Transportation Intern
Blount Fine Foods
Fall River, MAFresher4d agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Opportunity to learn the Supply Chain and Transportation department.
- Assist with administrative functions supporting day-to-day fulfillment and long-term strategic operations.
- This is a Fall Semester Internship.
- Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with teammates to understand current processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, reduction of complexity and overhead, and drive best-in-class operations.
- Review metrics, data, and industry trends impacting the transportation network of 3rd party and Blount managed carriers.
- Assist leadership with department transformation initiatives to identify and incorporate industry solutions.
- Apply in-class learning to real-world problem-solving and ideation for technology, process, and operational excellence improvements.
- Participate in team meetings and strategic brainstorming sessions.
- Assist in carrier pick-up and delivery monitoring and performance.
- Participate in Overage, Shortage, and Damaged 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 to continued learning and support of the business.
Qualifications
- Degree (B.A.) candidate from College or University or related experience; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- 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.