Operations Internship Newton, MA (Summer 2027)

IGNITE YOUR FUTURE WITH BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCEOperations Internship Lumber YardAre you ready to roll up your sleeves and gain real-world experience in the building materials industry At Builders FirstSource the nations largest supplier of structural building products and value-added components youll get hands-on exposure to daily operations logistics and supply chain functions in a fast-paced lumber yard setting. This internship is designed for students looking to explore a career in operations logistics or supply chain management while learning from industry professionals in the value your work ethic willingness to learn and fresh perspective. Join a supportive inclusive team where youll develop practical skills build valuable industry knowledge and lay the foundation for a rewarding career in operations or OVERVIEWAs an Operations Intern youll be an essential part of our yard and warehouse team. Youll assist with inventory management logistics coordination order fulfillment and safety procedures all critical components that keep our operations running efficiently. Youll gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of how materials move from supplier to customer and how yard operations support the broader goals of the DETAILSDuration: 12 weeksStart Date (Target): May 17 2027Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)Location: Lumber Yard or Distribution Facility within New England area with primary job location being Newton Environment: In-person physical setting (warehouse/lumber yard)At this time we cannot provide sponsorshipKEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)Support daily yard and warehouse operations including receiving staging and dispatching building with inventory tracking cycle counts and restocking materials to maintain accurate stock operations leaders to understand scheduling staffing and production planning fulfill customer orders ensuring accuracy and timeliness in product and apply safety standards in material handling forklift operations and yard to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing alongside cross-functional teams (sales transportation manufacturing) to understand end-to-end in team meetings and report on project findings or operational handheld scanners data entry systems and inventory tracking software (training provided).Observe and assist with customer service interactions and order issue RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilitiesQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Management or a related interest in warehouse operations logistics or the construction supply to work in an outdoor/warehouse environment with exposure to varying weather and physical communication organizational and time management -motivated reliable and eager to be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and stand/walk for extended : Junior or Senior standing with a GPA of 3.0 or YOULL GAINFirsthand experience in the daily operations of a high-volume lumber from experienced operations and logistics of inventory systems safety protocols and customer fulfillment to contribute ideas and improvements to real-world operational challenges.A network of peers and professionals across BFSs national OUR TEAMIf youre a hands-on learner with a passion for operations and a desire to make a tangible impact this internship is for you. Come see what its like to be part of the team that helps build America one delivery one board and one project at a time.