Industrial Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

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Position Overview
At C&S we are seeking energetic, motivated interns to join our growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in gaining hands on experience in the workplace. As an Intern at C&S, you will gain real world experience through interesting, challenging and meaningful work while contributing to the bottom line. C&S is the ideal place for you to make professional connections, get hands on skills and see the latest technological tools in action. You will have the opportunity to network with other interns and C&S employees, learn about different areas of the business and develop professionally. We'll teach you how to excel across areas such as: human resources, sales, marketing, finance, procurement, information technology and operations. Ours is a culture of friendly competition, which is critical to growing our business — and your success. We believe that our people are what make our business successful. With that in mind, we have created an internship program to coach, mentor, and develop individuals through experiential learning where they can directly apply content learned in the classroom.

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
• Compensation: 20/hr
• 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 the following states: Hartford CT, Philadelphia PA, Edison, NJ, Hatfield, MA, or

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

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Special Skills : Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Physical abilities: :
• Other: : Able to think outside of the box and problem solve.
• Ability to work both with a team and be independently successful. : Able to stay organized and pay close attention to detail.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Transportation

Job Family: General & Administrative

Job Type: Intern

Job Code: JC0149

ReqID: R-264346

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