Operations Internship - Sun Prairie, WI

The Operations Internship will begin in May and end in December 2024.

We have seven Operations Internships available. Three will be Assistant Receiving/Warehouse Supervisor Interns and four will be Assistant Fulfillment Supervisor Interns. Available shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

What You’ll Do:

Operations Interns will work with the Assistant Managers on the coordination of daily flow of in/outbound materials throughout the facility. You will be responsible for meeting daily production needs throughout the facility. In addition, you will be responsible for:
• Monitoring production of single item and miscellaneous shipments by meeting with the receiving leads 
• Supervising the completion of quality control inspections 
• Training, directing, and delegating to temporary employees 
• Monitoring department and employee production rates
• Investigating problems pertaining to running the line

What It Takes:

This role requires highly driven individuals with the ability to give clear and concise instructions with a strong knowledge of supervisory procedures and concepts. Ideally you will be working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Supply Chain Logistics, Production or Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management, Business Management, General Management or related majors. In addition, we are looking for:

• Junior or Senior standing, recent graduates may be considered

• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of personality types

• Ability to effectively motivate temporary employees

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred (bilingual interns are eligible for a $500 bonus at the completion of their internship!)

This position is not eligible for remote work and would require you to work onsite at our Sun Prairie Fulfillment Center in Sun Prairie, WI for the duration of your internship.

Note: We do not offer immigration sponsorship for any position at this time.

Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

Internship Perks:

• Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.

• Relocation/Housing – $1,000.00 to assist with housing costs for students relocating/coming from more than 50 miles away to their work site.

• Employee Discounts - Our employee sales program offers employee discounts on items ordered from our fine catalogs and selected Outlet Store. Discounts range from 45% to 50% off.

• Time Off - We all need a little down time and all Interns enjoy paid time off during their internship.

• Gym Membership Reimbursements - Receive up to $50 per month toward a gym membership at local YMCA/YWCAs.

• Health Insurance - Interns are offered Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Business Casual Dress Code - Jeans are allowed year-round!

• Performance Updates - We provide interns with useful feedback regarding their performance throughout their internship. A formal mid-performance appraisal and final appraisal will be given.

• Training - We provide all interns with the necessary hands-on training to make their internship experience successful.

• R. Kubly Family Foundation - The foundation will pay for your graduate or professional schooling in return for a commitment to live and work in Monroe, WI after you graduate. Visit www.rkublyfamilyfoundation.org for more details