Summer Internship - Distribution Center Supervisor - Renton, WA

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Paccar - Renton, WA

Full-time - Intern

Renton, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The PACCAR Summer Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Distribution Operations at PACCAR. Interns will engage in various activities, including attending meetings and events, to understand the company's operations while contributing to meaningful projects. This internship provides visibility within the organization and culminates in a presentation of accomplishments to peers and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support activities related to supervisory duties such as scheduling workloads, assigning job functions, and monitoring daily performance of associates.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating efficiency, and safe working conditions.
• Build standard work documentation to control supervisory procedures.
• Create and develop metrics and databases to monitor and improve overall facility performance.
• Support multiple projects aimed at improving safety, quality, and productivity.
• Perform miscellaneous project work and hands-on duties as assigned.
• Travel to other Distribution Centers to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably with junior or senior standing.
• PC literate in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong group presentation skills.
• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments as required.
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment operation, including forklifts, is a plus.
• Ability to move, lift, or carry up to 70 lbs and withstand heights up to 30 feet.
• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations, supervisory, quality, and/or inventory control experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma training in LEAN, DFSS, or DMAIC logic is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations and inventory control experience.
• Six Sigma training in LEAN, DFSS, or DMAIC logic.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Potential relocation assistance benefits