Operations Intern: Real-World Warehouse & Process Improvement

Cardinal Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Leadership exposure

Networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program offers a 10-12 week, hands-on experience for rising seniors. Interns work on business-critical projects, collaborate with professionals, and participate in mentoring and leadership development. The program emphasizes real-world impact and provides exposure to Cardinal Health’s culture and operations.

Location is Memphis, Tennessee. Start dates in May 2027 with ~40 hours per week, including opportunities to interview for full-time roles upon successful

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028 (preferred).
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, Lean Six Sigma or similar techniques (preferred).
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Participation in extracurriculars or professional associations.
• Must have US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Age information may be redacted by applicants.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to identify, analyze, and implement new or improved processes.
• Document and present solutions to site leadership to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, optimize, measure, and maintain performance and productivity.
• Assist and collaborate with leaders in warehouse functions (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, etc.).
• Support daily warehouse operations to increase productivity.
• Process orders including picking, quality checks, sorting, pallet building and packing for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas and participate in projects as needed.
• Analyze KPI data and design workflows to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Develop reporting capabilities and data visualization tools for metrics.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Observe, support, and improve processes on the warehouse floor daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Supply chain principles

Warehouse environment

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Management/Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program offers a 10-12 week, hands-on experience for rising seniors. Interns work on business-critical projects, collaborate with professionals, and participate in mentoring and leadership development. The program emphasizes real-world impact and provides exposure to Cardinal Health’s culture and operations.

Location is Memphis, Tennessee. Start dates in May 2027 with ~40 hours per week, including opportunities to interview for full-time roles upon successful