What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Intern position at The Greater Boston Food?
Job Title: Operations Intern
Reports to: Logistics Specialist
HR to complete:
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
Work Location: On Site
Travel: yes
Date: January 2026
Position Summary:
The intern will work on a new transportation plan reporting to the logistics team, as well as working with the Agency Relations and the Food Acquisition teams. The goal is to examine the current system and provide solutions to create efficiency, with the potential to reduce miles driven, improve idle time, and create a process for donation pickups.
Role & Responsibilities
- Research transportation efficiencies in transportation plans, including routes, open slots, and potential automation opportunities.
- Track and analyze errors in inventory, identifying sources of discrepancies.
- Review spreadsheets and other data provided by the Warehouse Logistics Specialist.
- Produce a final report summarizing findings and recommendations at the end of the internship.
- Support other warehouse-related research projects as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to interact with a cross-functional team
- Proficient writing skills
- Interest in mission and supply chain logistics
- Excellent computer skills, including Office 365.
- Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in an office environment.
- Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
- Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Ability to travel based on business needs.
- Ability to work bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Ability to stand and walk intermittently for 6 hours/day.
- Ability to work within an open-air warehouse and office environment.
- Ability to work in different temperatures for ambient, cooler, and frozen foods.
- Ability to hear and work in an environment with noises typical in a warehouse environment, including horns, backup alarms, and flashing lights.
- Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Work Location
On-site: This role follows a fully in-person and on-site schedule. This means incumbents in this role will be required to work each workday from an assigned office work location, including GBFB headquarters (70 South Bay Ave) and possibly any other work-related sites.
Salary : $20