Transportation Intern

Blount’s Internship Program aims to grow students from our community in a way that is mutually beneficial by providing experiential learning opportunities and connecting concepts learned in the classroom to real-world applications to contribute to the professional readiness of tomorrow’s workforce.

Interns can expect timely feedback, accessible supervisors, bi-weekly meetings with your mentor, assistance with career readiness, and networking opportunities.

The Pay Range for this Position is $19.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Opportunity to learn the Supply Chain and Transportation department while assisting with administrative functions that support day-to-day fulfillment and long-term strategic operations .

• Work with teammates in understanding process and procedures in place and leveraged on a day-to-day basis
• Work with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, reduction of complexity and overhead and drive best in class operations
• Review metrics, data, and industry trends that could impact the department’s ability to maintain a highly efficient and reliable transportation network of 3rd party carriers and Blount managed carriers to ensure the highest levels of reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Work with leadership on department transformation initiatives to help identify and incorporate the latest best in class industry solutions
• Bring in-class learning into real word scenarios and apply those to problem solving and ideation for technology improvement, process improvements, and improvement in overall operational excellence
• Participate in all team meetings and strategic brainstorming sessions
• Assist in carrier pick up and delivery monitoring and performance
• Participate in Overage, Shortage, and Damaged reviews and actions

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn X3, SharePoint, Tableau, and Safety Chain software programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and change focus as needed.
• Has a sense for urgency when necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good project management or organizational skills.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work and problem solve .
• Maintain a positive attitude to continued learning and support of the overall business.

• Degree (B.A.) candidate from College or University or related experience; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

• This position requires the ability to travel, pre-employment and screening of Motor Vehicle Record every two years and personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.