Logistics Internship (Summer 2027)

The Restaurant Store; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized training

Round-table discussions

Volunteer day

Executive sessions

Job summary

The Restaurant Store, a Clark Associates company in Pennsylvania, offers a Logistics Internship designed to develop problem solvers with attention to detail. Interns receive specialized training, join round-table discussions with company leaders, and participate in a volunteer day to reinforce our community focus.

The program features two tracks—Order Fulfillment and Transportation—with hands-on exposure to customer solutions, vendor coordination, and shipping logistics.

Qualifications

• Industry experience is helpful but not required.
• No degree required; skills and experience valued.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing order fulfillment with Customer Solutions and store locations.
• Communicate with vendors, distribution centers, and purchasing to ensure effective fulfillment.
• Enter purchase orders for customized and special items.
• Monitor expedited shipping and coordinate online pickup orders.
• Propose improvements to delivery and fulfillment processes.
• Work with carriers to resolve shipping issues.
• Coordinate common carrier pickups and log freight invoices.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Communication

Multitasking

Decision Making

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Computer Skills

Emotional Intelligence

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.

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

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

Past industry experience is helpful but not required for this position.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Detail Oriented
• Willing to contribute in a team environment where communication is key
• Capable of juggling multiple projects and tasks
• Able to make decisions that balance company and customer outcomes
• Flexible when dealing with customer requests and item delays
• Embracing of an evolving and high-speed environment
• Experienced with computers
• Possesses strong emotional intelligence

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices