Lumber Yard Ops Internship - Hands-On Logistics

Builders FirstSource; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from operations pros

Hands-on experience in lumber yard

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Newton, MA, invites you to join as an Operations Intern. You’ll be part of our yard and warehouse team, gaining hands-on exposure to inventory management, logistics coordination, order fulfillment, and safety procedures in a fast-paced lumber yard setting.

This 12-week, full-time internship offers mentorship from seasoned professionals, practical skills with inventory systems, safety protocols, and customer fulfillment processes, plus opportunities to contribute ideas to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in warehouse operations, logistics, or the construction supply industry.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor/warehouse environment with exposure to varying weather and physical tasks.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Preferred: Junior or Senior standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support daily yard and warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, and dispatching building materials.
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and restocking materials to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Shadow operations leaders to understand scheduling, staffing, and production planning activities.
• Help fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in product delivery.
• Learn and apply safety standards in material handling, forklift operations, and yard organization.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams (sales, transportation, manufacturing) to understand end-to-end operations.
• Participate in team meetings and report on project findings or operational challenges.
• Operate handheld scanners, data entry systems, and inventory tracking software (training provided).
• Observe and assist with customer service interactions and order issue resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's in Business or related

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Newton, MA, invites you to join as an Operations Intern. You’ll be part of our yard and warehouse team, gaining hands-on exposure to inventory management, logistics coordination, order fulfillment, and safety procedures in a fast-paced lumber yard setting.

This 12-week, full-time internship offers mentorship from seasoned professionals, practical skills with inventory systems, safety protocols, and customer fulfillment processes, plus opportunities to contribute ideas to