2027 Midwest Branch Intern - Multiple Locations

Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.

Looking for an internship where you can learn how a business actually operates? Our Branch Internship gives you hands-on experience inside one of our local distribution centers, working alongside branch leadership, operations, sales, and customer service teams.

Over the course of the summer, you’ll learn the business from the ground up, take ownership of a meaningful project, and gain experience that can prepare you for a full-time opportunity in our Management Trainee (MIT) Program after graduation.

What You’ll Do

• •Learn the day-to-day operations of a multi-million-dollar distribution center.
• •Gain exposure to receiving, warehouse operations, dispatch, delivery, customer service, order entry, and outside sales.
• •Work closely with the Branch Manager and branch team to understand how the business operates.
• •Shadow experienced sales professionals and learn how we build and maintain customer relationships.
• •Take ownership of a strategic summer project and present your work to company leadership.
• •Participate in a 3-day visit to our corporate headquarters as part of the internship experience.
• •Build practical skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, time management, and business operations.
• •Participate in hands-on branch activities, including occasional handling of building materials.

What We’re Looking For

• •Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Management, or a related field.
• •Expected to graduate within two semesters following completion of the internship.
• •Available to work full-time for 10–12 weeks between May and August .
• •Demonstrated involvement in work, student organizations, athletics, leadership, or other team-based activities.
• •Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• •A willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• •Interest in distribution, operations, sales, leadership, or management.
• •Comfortable working in both an office and warehouse environment, including occasionally lifting materials up to 25 pounds.
• •Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record.
• •Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.
• •Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.

A Plus, But Not Required

• •Previous internship, customer service, leadership, sales, or operations experience.
• •Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• •Exposure to distribution, logistics, supply chain, or building materials.
• •Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Where You’ll Work

This is an on-site internship based at one of our branch locations in the Northeast Region. You’ll spend time working with branch leadership, sales, customer service, and warehouse operations to get a well-rounded view of the business.

Midwest Region opportunities are available in:

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.

Where This Internship Can Take You

• •This internship is designed for students who want more than a summer job. You’ll get real exposure to branch operations and leadership while exploring whether a career in distribution is the right fit for you.
• •Strong performers may be considered for our full-time Management Trainee (MIT) Program following graduation.

This position offers a standardized base pay of $20 per hour. SRS/Heritage considers multiple factors including job related knowledge, skillset and experience when determining the final salary.

Job Location:

SRS Building Products - McKinney

7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

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.

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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.