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SkillBridge Operations Trainee - Northeast Region

SRS Distribution
USA
Full-time
Intern · 0–1 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

Full Job Posting

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support a culture of safety and compliance by following OSHA standards, proper PPE usage, and forklift safety protocols.
  • Assist with warehouse logistics, including inventory control, cycle counting, stock rotation, and order fulfillment processes.
  • Operate material handling equipment (such as forklifts), and ensure proper truck loading and unloading based on weight distribution guidelines.
  • Receive, inspect, and store materials from suppliers and internal transfers while maintaining accurate records.
  • Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other internal tools to track inventory, shipments, and safety compliance.
  • Perform daily and weekly equipment inspections (forklifts, trucks) and document results in accordance with DOT and company standards.
  • Support routing and delivery logistics, including use of GPS systems and delivery scheduling tools.
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and assist in ride-along with CDL drivers.
  • Enter and manage purchase orders, vendor receiving documentation, and branch transfers.
  • Monitor and resolve unbilled orders, backorders, APPO variances, and supplier disputes.
  • Perform daily cash reconciliation and participate in financial operations that support branch performance.
  • Deliver excellent customer service through counter sales, order entry, answering inbound calls, and assisting walk-in customers.
  • Learn pricing models and understand how overrides impact profitability.
  • Build product knowledge and assist in vendor relationship management, including use of vendor portals for receiving and tracking.
  • Assist with marketing and sales of slow-moving or obsolete inventory (SLOB).
  • Provide administrative support including scanning, filing, and organizing sales documents.
  • Shadow branch leadership to gain insight into operations, management responsibilities, and career pathways within the company.
  • Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Reports to Branch Manager
  • No Direct Reports
  • Travel Requirements:
  • Local travel only; may assist with deliveries, vendor pickups, or support nearby branches using company vehicles. No overnight travel required.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Ability to properly and repeatedly lift up to 50–100 lbs on a daily basis
  • Ability to work on sloped roofs of varying pitch and height
  • Working Conditions
  • Primarily works in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.
  • May involve working near moving mechanical parts and handling building materials.
  • Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be an active-duty service member eligible to participate in a Department of Defense SkillBridge or approved military internship program.
  • 180 days or fewer remaining on active duty at the time of program start
  • Approval from Chain of Command
  • Pay Grade E5 and above

Preferred Qualifications

  • Self-motivated, creative, results-driven, solution-oriented, direct, and determined to succeed
  • Demonstrated leadership and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficient in computer systems with strong organizational, strategic thinking, and time management skills
  • Minimum Education:
  • Some college or vocational training in logistics, supply chain, or related field; military training or military occupational specialty in logistics, warehousing, or transportation.
  • 0–1 years of relevant work experience (entry-level friendly).
  • Eligible to earn certifications in warehouse operations, safety compliance, and equipment handling as part of training program.
  • Accountability & Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Initiative
  • Customer Focus
  • Safety Awareness
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Technical Aptitude
  • On-Site, Based at Branch Locations
  • Northeast Region: New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maine.
  • Not the right job for you? Register your details at the 'Introduce Yourself' link (top right) and we'll be in touch!
  • As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
  • Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
  • Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

Preferred Education:

  • Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • Certifications:
  • Competencies:

Work Location:

  • On-Site, Based at Branch Locations
  • Northeast Region: New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maine.
  • Not the right job for you? Register your details at the 'Introduce Yourself' link (top right) and we'll be in touch!
  • As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
  • Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
  • Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

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