Job Information
Sysco Supply Chain Warehouse Operations Intern- Pittsburgh in HARMONY, Pennsylvania
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
JOB SUMMARY
Our Summer Internship Program at Sysco is a 10 week paid program designed to enhance your education by providing real-world experience. At Sysco we challenge you, stretch you, and prepare you for your future through what will be a rewarding, world-class experience with the leader in the foodservice industry.
Your internship is designed to provide you with the skills and professional experience to take with you well beyond the classroom. During the 10-week program, you are involved in much more than the day-to-day operations of the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an intern, you are exposed to relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment.
We equip you with the knowledge, skill, and expertise needed for the next level.
Will work with and be mentored by the best and the brightest, and receive valuable performance feedback.
Planned social activities provide exposure and opportunities for you to network with leading industry professionals.
Offer a variety of learning experiences through training, development, and mentorship while completing a meaningful project to support and drive the business.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree/MBA with concentrations in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain.
Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
Rising seniors majoring in supply chain strongly preferred.
Professional Skills
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Develop an understanding of the Sysco approach, methodology, and tools
Identify various business issues, and provide solutions via research
Establish working relationships with client personnel
Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
Ability to manage competing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity in a matrix organization
Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at various levels
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Integrity
Accountability
Flexible
Adaptable
Influential
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work requires the following physical activities: sitting, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments.
Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching; extensive telephone work.
Ability to receive detailed information through both verbal and written communication.
Able to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
Can lift up to 50 lbs.
Use of both hands is required.
Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily indoors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more
Background and Drug Screen. EOE.
All hiring decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Sysco Corporate and Sysco Business Services (SBS).
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.