Operations Internship (Sun Prairie, WI)

Job Overview

The Operations Internship will begin in January and end in May 2025. This is a first shift position.

Operations interns focus on receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment. You 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

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 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.