SkillBridge Operations Trainee: Warehouse & Logistics

SRS Distribution, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Long-term disability

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

SRS Distribution, Inc. offers an entry-level training program to gain hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, logistics, and business functions. You will learn our business model, culture, and core values while developing skills across safety, inventory, and customer service in a structured civilian transition.

The program emphasizes on-the-job training, uses WMS systems, and provides pathways to careers in operations, sales, and management within the branch network.

Qualifications

• Active-duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge or military internship program.
• 180 days or fewer remaining on active duty at the time of program start.
• Approval from Chain of Command; Pay Grade E5 and above.

Responsibilities

• Support a culture of safety and compliance by following OSHA standards, proper PPE usage, and forklift safety protocols.
• Assist with warehouse logistics, including inventory control, cycle counting, stock rotation, and order fulfillment processes.
• Operate material handling equipment (such as forklifts) and ensure proper truck loading/unloading based on weight distribution guidelines.
• Receive, inspect, and store materials from suppliers and internal transfers while maintaining accurate records.
• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other internal tools to track inventory, shipments, and safety compliance.
• Perform daily and weekly equipment inspections (forklifts, trucks) and document results in accordance with DOT and company standards.
• Support routing and delivery logistics, including use of GPS systems and delivery scheduling tools.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and assist in ride-along with CDL drivers.
• Enter and manage purchase orders, vendor receiving documentation, and branch transfers.
• Monitor and resolve unbilled orders, backorders, APPO variances, and supplier disputes.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation and participate in financial operations that support branch performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service through counter sales, order entry, inbound calls, and assisting walk-in customers.
• Learn pricing models and understand how overrides impact profitability.
• Build product knowledge and assist in vendor relationship management, including use of vendor portals for receiving and tracking.
• Assist with marketing and sales of slow-moving or obsolete inventory (SLOB).
• Provide administrative support including scanning, filing, and organizing sales documents.
• Shadow branch leadership to gain insight into operations, management responsibilities, and career pathways within the company.

Skills

Accountability

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Customer Focus

Safety Awareness

Communication

Time Management

Technical Aptitude

Education

Some college or vocational training in logistics, supply chain, or related field

Military training or MOS in logistics, warehousing, or transportation

Tools

WMS

Vendor portals

ERP systems

Job description

SRS Distribution, Inc. offers an entry-level training program to gain hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, logistics, and business functions. You will learn our business model, culture, and core values while developing skills across safety, inventory, and customer service in a structured civilian transition.

The program emphasizes on-the-job training, uses WMS systems, and provides pathways to careers in operations, sales, and management within the branch network.