Industrial Engineer Intern – Summer 2025

Position Overview

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern at C&S, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities as well!

Job Description

Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.

Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.

Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.

Aid in further enhancing department tools, templates and methodologies

Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities

Develop positive professional relationships across departments

Complete special projects as assigned by your manager

Complete a capstone project to showcase the completion of learning objectives and present it to Senior Leaders

Collect data and perform validations using internal tools

Work on system implementations and provide maintenance updates to Labor Management Systems (LMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Utilize Excel and SQL to collect & analyze data from LMS databases

Travel to various buildings around the country as needed to provide field support

Assist industrial engineering with projects and present findings to internal stakeholders

Other projects as assigned

What we offer:

Quality work experience tied to your course of study

Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead activities

Mentors/buddies to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities

Fun activities and experiences with fellow interns and department

Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization

Full-time, 12-week internship from May to August

This role involves 50% – 75% travel. When not traveling to a worksite, interns will be able to work from home.

We are searching for Interns that reside in or near the following areas: Miami FL, Hartford CT, Troutdale OR, Stockton CA, Houston TX, Philadelphia PA, Milwaukee WI

We’re searching for interns that are:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university

In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship

Currently majoring in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Excel required

Experience with SQL preferred

Strong communicator, both written and verbal

Able to think outside of the box and solve problems

Able to work both with a team and be independently successfully

Able to stay organized and pay close attention to detail

Comfortable being on your feet in a busy warehouse operating environment and working in different climate zones within a warehouse environment (Freezer, cooler, and dry)

Comfortable traveling via car or plane

Current Driver’s License Required

Flexible to changing plans and priorities

Willingness to be coached by experienced associates

Note: Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with C&S Wholesale Grocers (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Qualifications

Attendance, High School Diploma – General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Planning & Automation

Job Family: General & Administrative

Job Type: Intern

Job Code: JC0149

ReqID: R-258857