The Restaurant Store · 2 weeks ago
Operations Leadership Internship- Distribution
Lancaster, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Restaurant Store, a Clark Associates company, is offering a hands-on Operations Leadership Internship for the summer of 2026. Interns will learn warehouse operations, enhance leadership skills, and work closely with department managers to improve processes and meet distribution goals.
E-CommerceFood ProcessingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Learn warehouse operations and processes in a hands-on environment
Go through an operations trainee rotation where you will learn about warehouse operations and processes in a hands-on environment through each department from Inventory, Receiving, & Shipping
Increase your leadership skills taught by supervisors
Work closely with warehouse supervisors to develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality
Help supervisors and their teams meet department’s daily, weekly and monthly goals of the distribution center
Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages and improving efficiencies
Continually improve productivity targets and process improvements
Complete internship projects, which could include, but are not limited to:
Testing new order packing processes and materials
Creating new standard operating procedures for various warehouse processes
Improving and updating training manuals
Testing new warehouse software processes
Qualification
Required
Dedicated and hardworking candidates that have leadership qualities
Strong knowledge in MS Excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
Exhibit analytical thinking and problem solving
Strong written and oral communication skills
Passion for supply chain management and process enhancement
Demonstrate maturity, responsibility and leadership ability
Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs, as well as lift and carry up to 75 lbs
Ability to constantly bend, reach, squat, twist, and stand throughout shift
Previous work history, showing that you display the company's core values
Preferred
Distribution or warehousing experience is a plus
Preference will be given to juniors and seniors or those graduating in the 2026 or 2027 school years
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
Dependent Care FSA
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Company Discounts
AT&T & Verizon Discount
Bonus Opportunities
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption Assistance
On-Site Fitness Centers
Dog-friendly Offices
Company
The Restaurant Store
The Restaurant Store is a wholesale and retail company that provides a wide range of food service equipment and restaurant supplies online.
Founded in 1993
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase