Supply Chain Internship - Transportation

Dot Foods, Inc.; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, offers an internship program in Transportation. Interns will train, shadow, and take ownership of projects across departments, gaining understanding of workflows and lean processes.

You must be a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA, able to manage multiple projects, and proficient in MS Office. Expect up to 350 internship hours in Summer 2027 with potential travel and development events.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a degree at a local college/university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 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 any recommendations.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

Time management

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

GPA 3.0/4.0

Full-time student

Job description

Location: Bullhead, AZ.

Departments: Transportation

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, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class -drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

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
• Great working relationships

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.