Operations Intern — Warehouse & Process Improvement

Cardinal Health; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Aurora, IL invites undergraduates entering their senior year to join a 10–12 week Summer Internship Program. Start dates May 17 or 24, 2027, with ~40 hours per week. Interns work on real projects, plan with leaders, and present outcomes to executives.

The program includes mentoring, workshops, and exposure to business operations and culture. High potential for full-time opportunities. Participants will collaborate across functions including warehousing, logistics, and vendor

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail in tasks.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities during team projects.
• Interest in healthcare industry and willingness to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Assist site leaders to identify, analyze, and improve processes.
• Document and present solutions to leadership for efficiency gains.
• Develop, measure, and maintain performance and productivity metrics.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams across receiving, packing, shipping, and storage.
• Support daily operations to optimize workflow and throughput.
• Engage in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Cardinal Health in Aurora, IL invites undergraduates entering their senior year to join a 10–12 week Summer Internship Program. Start dates May 17 or 24, 2027, with ~40 hours per week. Interns work on real projects, plan with leaders, and present outcomes to executives.

The program includes mentoring, workshops, and exposure to business operations and culture. High potential for full-time opportunities. Participants will collaborate across functions including warehousing, logistics, and vendor