Operations Internship - Summer 2026 na Design Air, LLC

Description

Join the Design Air team for a paid 12-week summer internship. Our summer internship program will help shape your supply chain management, industrial distribution, or operations future. You will gain hands on experience and do meaningful work in a rewarding, supportive environment. In this program you will be exposed to operations, inventory, communications, sales, and ERP systems all in a warehouse setting. 

What you will learn:

Warehouse Operations

• Learn the operation process of the warehouse and the      different departments of shipping and receiving
• Pull orders accurately as assigned for daily deliveries and      transfers using an RF scanner
• Receive inbound product from vendors
• Stage orders according to truck location and verify the      accuracy of pallets, etc.
• Load trucks for daily and special deliveries
• Process order transfers and modify orders in P21
• Recognize damaged product at any point in the process and      take appropriate action
• Operate a forklift or other warehouse machinery
• Process any shipments via UPS/FedEx/Speedee
• Assist customers and/or drivers in loading materials into      vehicles and trucks

Delivery Operations (if eligible and interested)

• Drive non-CDL straight truck and follow all safety procedures      per company policy
• Deliver and unload products to customer locations in a timely      manner
• Keep complete and accurate records and logs of all driving      and deliveries
• Be proficient and perform the proper procedures for      performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Provide excellent customer service

Customer Service and Sales

• Promptly answer incoming telephone calls, emails, and text      messages from customers while providing excellent customer service and      follow-up as needed
• Enter sales orders into P21 ERP system accurately
• Assist customers in person with placing orders and answer      questions at Will-Call counter as needed to support the team and ensure      the best customer service
• Provide information on products, availability, pricing,      applications, and delivery in a prompt and accurate manner
• Generate customer orders via phone and in person through      recommending products based on their specific needs ensuring accuracy of      entry into P21 ERP system
• Provide accurate information regarding item availability and      timeline of ordering directly from vendors if required
• Opportunity to shadow and ride along with our Territory      Managers to gain outside sales experience 

Business Analytics

• Generate cycle counts and process inventory adjustments
• Review operational costing for leadership team
• Assist in report creation and analysis
• Assist in any occurring warehouse projects as needed
• Gain knowledge of a premier distribution software program
• Work with the warranty team to understand and assist in the      warranty claims department

Job Requirements:

• Must be over the age of 18 
• Willingness to work 40-45 hours per week
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Ability to follow direction and safe operating procedures
• Ability to be trained to use forklifts and other warehouse      equipment
• Valid drivers license and good driving record preferred but      not required

Educational Requirements and/or Experience Required 

• Must be enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Industrial      Distribution, or Business Operations degree, or a closely related      program/field  
• Experience working in a fast-paced, distribution or warehouse      environment preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the      shift without assistance (weight varies based on product) and work at      heights of 20 ft. on a regular basis
• Continuous walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling,      stooping, carrying
• Working in an unconditioned warehouse

Benefits of an Internship with Design Air!

• PAID internship
• Eligibility for our warehouse operations incentive program
• Real business experience
• Hands on learning and training
• Great resume builder
• Potential for full-time opportunity post-graduation! 
• 401k contribution and company match
• Gain experience in a growing and sustainable industry 

Design Air is committed to empowering employees to deliver exceptional services, recognizing that our people are at the core of our business philosophy. We believe that investing in employee development is essential to our success and to the satisfaction of our customers.