Logistics Intern

Silvi Materials; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvi Materials invites a Logistics/Supply Chain Intern for a 10-12 week Summer 2027 program in Fairless Hills, PA. You will support dispatching drivers, learn concrete mix applications, and interact with Operations, Quality Control and Sales teams.

Gain hands-on experience in a busy regional logistics environment, with exposure to Ready Mix, Cement and Aggregate products and client visits.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a collegiate program in logistics or related field.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule including long shifts and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist dispatching of drivers for Ready Mix, Bulk Cement and Aggregate.
• Provide stellar customer service and resolve client issues.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality Control and Sales.
• Learn concrete mix types and their uses.
• Visit Silvi plants and client sites.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Field visits

Education

Enrollment in a college program in Logistics / Supply Chain / Concrete Industry Management

Tools

Two-way radio operation

Dispatching coordination

Job description

Overview

Title of Position: Logistics / Supply Chain Intern- Summer 2027

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Silvi Materials has been expanding our "A" Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new team member. Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products in the Northeast, US. Today, Silvi Materials manufactures concrete at multiple state locations and supplies those plants with materials from Silvi-owned mining operations and a deep-water port facility.

As a Silvi Materials Logistics Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into the world of concrete/construction materials logistics. You will report to our experienced Logistics Director. Your 10-12-week experience will include everything from Field/Client Visits, Dispatching Drivers to client sites while also learning about different Concrete Mixes!

So, what does a Logistics Intern do?

You’ll be an integral part of our Logistics Team: Assisting in the dispatching of hundreds of drivers within our different products- Ready Mix Concrete, Bulk Cement and Aggregate. (More than just Concrete!)

• Provide stellar customer service to our clients and addressing any issues and or concerns. (Commitment to Excellenece)
• Ensure successful scheduled deliveries with our drivers
• Communicating via a two-way radio system.
• Work closely with other fellow departments such as Operations, Quality Control and Sales! (Team Driven Environment)
• Learn the different mix types and their best uses (Concrete Mix Knowledge)
• Field Visits to other Silvi Plants and Client Sites (Silvi Exposure)

Qualifications Required

• Enrollment in a collegiate program preferably in the fields of Logistics, Supply Chain, Concrete Industry Management or similar field required.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule as per operational need of typically 10-12-hour days and some Saturdays.

Physical Demands

• Lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Overview

Title of Position: Logistics / Supply Chain Intern- Summer 2027

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Silvi Materials has been expanding our "A" Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new team member. Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products in the Northeast, US. Today, Silvi Materials manufactures concrete at multiple state locations and supplies those plants with materials from Silvi-owned mining operations and a deep-water port facility.

As a Silvi Materials Logistics Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into the world of concrete/construction materials logistics. You will report to our experienced Logistics Director. Your 10-12-week experience will include everything from Field/Client Visits, Dispatching Drivers to client sites while also learning about different Concrete Mixes!

So, what does a Logistics Intern do?

You’ll be an integral part of our Logistics Team: Assisting in the dispatching of hundreds of drivers within our different products- Ready Mix Concrete, Bulk Cement and Aggregate. (More than just Concrete!)

• Provide stellar customer service to our clients and addressing any issues and or concerns. (Commitment to Excellenece)
• Ensure successful scheduled deliveries with our drivers
• Communicating via a two-way radio system.
• Work closely with other fellow departments such as Operations, Quality Control and Sales! (Team Driven Environment)
• Learn the different mix types and their best uses (Concrete Mix Knowledge)
• Field Visits to other Silvi Plants and Client Sites (Silvi Exposure)

Qualifications Required

• Enrollment in a collegiate program preferably in the fields of Logistics, Supply Chain, Concrete Industry Management or similar field required.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule as per operational need of typically 10-12-hour days and some Saturdays.

Physical Demands

• Lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.