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Summer 2027 Intern - Warehouse Operations Management - Northlake, IL

As a Summer 2027 Intern - Warehouse Operations Management in Northlake, IL at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be assigned a project that is focused on any of the following areas of business: Inventory Analysis, Layout & Space Utilization, Order Picking Efficiency, Technology Integration, or Process Controls.

Weeks 1-3 will be hands on training within warehouse and 4-10 will be dedicated project work. You will be assigned a manager, mentor and will work projects with another peer intern.

As a Warehouse Operations Management intern, you will be considered to be invited back to participate in our Early Career Leadership Development Program.

This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit. 

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from June 7 - August 13, 2027
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-person in our Northlake, IL facility

As a Warehouse Operations Management Intern you will:

• Experience various assignments in Warehouse Operations, Fleet, Transportation & Sales
• Gain hands on experience to learn various aspects of Supply Chain and Sales Operations by leading projects and people
• Work closely with experience professionals who will guide and mentor you throughout the internship, facilitating career growth and development within your field of interest
• Cross Functional Exposure: work closely with different departments within the organization to gain a better understanding of all the career opportunities to help narrow their focus for a future career in Operations

Elements of the KDP Intern Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
• Participating in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receiving professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Partnering with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
• Completing a project from start to finish and presenting it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university, in their junior year, with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. Eligible majors include Engineering, Food Science, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, or Business Management or another related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• Geographic mobility is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Consumer packaged goods or beverage experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a cross functional environment

Please note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis. 

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• $28.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus, paid within 30 days of employment

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Penafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig singleserve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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