Logistics Internship (Summer 2026)

Clark Mechanical Services, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness programs

Gym membership reimbursement

401k with company match

Job summary

The Restaurant Store, part of Clark Associates, invites motivated students to join its Logistics Internship at our Pennsylvania headquarters. This fast-growing company offers specialized training courses, round-table discussions with executives, and a volunteer day to underscore community involvement.

A highlight is sessions led by the Chairman and Clark executives on topics like 'How to Dream' and 'Building Your Personal Brand'.

Responsibilities

• This internship will have one of two tracks: Order Fulfillment or Transportation.
• Work with Customer Solutions team and retail store locations to enhance the ordering experience.
• Assess orders and determine efficient fulfillment methods.
• Communicate with customers primarily via email regarding order status.
• Assist in solving issues to satisfy order requirements and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors, distribution centers, and purchasing to ensure effective fulfillment.
• Enter purchase orders for customized items and monitor expedited shipping.
• Coordinate store pickups and suggest delivery improvements.
• Analyze freight and carrier performance to improve delivery times.

Job description

Job Summary

Who we are:

Join one of Pennsylvania’s fastest growing companies today! The Restaurant Store is seeking an ambitious problem solver with attention to detail to join a rising company as a Logistics Intern. An Intern with The Restaurant Store (A Clark Associates Company) will enjoy specialized training courses, participate in round-table discussions with other interns from around the company, and attend a volunteer day which will underscore giving back to the community as a part of our company culture. A highlight of this Internship will be participating in sessions led by the Chairman of the Board and Clark executives where they will discuss topics like “How to Dream”, “Building Your Own Personal Brand”, and “Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit”.

We aim to maintain a standard of best-in-class Internship experience.This program fuels our growth and allows potential new hires to learn about what our company has to offer ahead of joining the workforce on a permanent basis.This competitive internship program will be perfect for anyone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment where they are expected to make a real contribution from day one.

Why work for The Restaurant Store?

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental insurance, wellness programs, gym membership reimbursement, and a 401k with company match. Our Pennsylvania headquarters feature an on-site fitness center and lunch bar.

If you’re ready for a challenge and have the ambition to succeed in a fast paced, growing industry, we’d love to discuss the Logistics Intern position with you!

Responsibilities

This internship will have one of two tracks: Order Fulfillment or Transportation

Order Fulfillment Track:

• Work closely with our Customer Solutions team and retail store locations to enhance our customers' ordering experience
• Assess incoming customer orders and determine the most efficient fulfillment methods
• Provide friendly and empathetic communication, primarily through email, to customers on the status of their orders
• Assist in problem solving to satisfy customer order requirements and execute strategic solutions
• Communicate with internal and external sources, specifically with our vendors, distribution centers, and purchasing department, to ensure effective order fulfilment
• Assist with entering purchase orders for customized and special order items
• Monitor expedited shipping orders
• Coordinate with our retail store locations to complete online pickup orders
• Offer suggestions and methods to improve delivery and order fulfillment

Transportation Track:

• Work directly with carriers to resolve shipping issues that occur with ground and common carrier shipments
• Make and execute decisions regarding the delivery needs of customer orders
• Provide friendly assistance to our customers and keep them updated on the status of their orders
• Work closely with our Customer Solutions team and our retail store locations to enhance our customers' shopping experience
• File and manage carrier damage claims
• Coordinate and schedule common carrier pickups
• Log and analyze freight invoices
• Monitor expedited shipping orders to ensure they deliver timely
• Offer suggestions and methods to improve delivery