Supply Chain Internship - Operations

Dot Foods Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. invites motivated students to participate in a Summer 2027 internship in Vidalia, GA, focused on learning across Transportation & Warehouse departments. You will shadow teams, lead a small project, and deliver a final presentation summarizing research and recommendations.

The program emphasizes lean thinking and practical workflow improvements. You must be a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA and strong Microsoft Office skills, ready to manage multiple priorities and communicate

Qualifications

• Full-time student actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company.
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s).
• Participation in a team project with other interns.
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving.
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports.
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and recommendations.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree work underway in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Vidalia, GA

Departments: Transportation & Warehouse

Reports To: Department Manager

Pay Range: $16 - $18

Train, learn, and work with various departments to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s)
• Participation in a team project with other interns
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

WORK STATEMENT

• Dot Foods is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Degree work towards a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or a business related field
• Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Ability to work a minimum of 350 hours during internship tenure (Summer 2027)
• Attend business, Dot specific, and personal development intern training events
• Potential for minimal overnight travel; ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Future career opportunities
• Impactful experiential learning