Transportation Intern

About the Role

Blount’s Internship Program provides experiential learning opportunities, connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications for professional readiness. Interns receive timely feedback, accessible supervision, bi-weekly mentor meetings, career readiness assistance, and networking opportunities. This is a Fall Semester Internship.

Job Summary

Opportunity to learn the Supply Chain and Transportation department, assisting with administrative functions for day-to-day fulfillment and long-term strategic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teammates to understand current processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, complexity reduction, overhead reduction, and driving best-in-class operations.
• Review metrics, data, and industry trends impacting the department's ability to maintain a highly efficient and reliable transportation network of 3rd party carriers and Blount managed carriers.
• Work with leadership on department transformation initiatives to identify and incorporate industry solutions.
• Apply in-class learning to real-world scenarios for problem-solving and ideation in technology improvement, process improvements, and operational excellence.
• Participate in all team meetings and strategic brainstorming sessions.
• Assist in carrier pick-up and delivery monitoring and performance.
• Participate in Overage, Shortage, and Damaged (OS&D) reviews and actions.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Complete required paperwork accurately and honestly.
• Adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures.
• Report suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn X3, SharePoint, Tableau, and Safety Chain software programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and change focus as needed.
• Sense of urgency when necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good project management or organizational skills.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work and problem-solve.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards continued learning and business support.

Qualifications

• Degree (B.A.) candidate from College or University or related experience; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• This position requires the ability to travel.
• Pre-employment and screening of Motor Vehicle Record every two years.
• Personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.