Operations Internship; Summer

Position: Operations Internship (Summer 2027)
GA-Buford

Full time

** Summer Internship Program Overview*
* Cardinal Health's Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What you'll gain:

+ Hands-on experience through impactful projects

+ Exposure to Cardinal Health's business and culture

+ Development of leadership and professional skills

+ Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

+ A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Who we're looking for:

+ Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028

+ Curious, driven, and eager to learn

+ Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

** Program Highlights*
* Real-World Experience

Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development

Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities

Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie

Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

** Job Description Summary*
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* Location:

** Buford, Georgia

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* Start Date:

** May 17 or 24, 2027

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* Hours:

** Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

As an  
** Operations Intern** , you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

+ Partner with site leaders to identify, analyze, and implement new or improved processes

+ Document and present solutions to site leadership to make our processes more efficient, consistent and cost effective

+ Develop, optimize, measure, and maintain performance and productivity

+ Assist and collaborate with leaders in functional teams such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc.

+ Assist in the management of daily warehouse operations, optimizing workflow and increasing productivity

+ Exposure to processing orders including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, building, and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment

+ Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed

+ Analyze existing key performance indicators (KPI)

+ Design and document workflows to ensure operational effectiveness

+ Identify and develop reporting capabilities and data visualization tools to analyze metrics and ensure operational effectiveness

+ Participate in a Kaizen event and other continuous improvement initiatives

+ Work directly on the warehouse floor each day to observe, support, and improve operational processes while gaining firsthand experience in warehouse and supply chain operations.

** Accountabilities in this role*
* + Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks

+ Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

+ Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work

+ Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines

+ Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership

+ Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

** Qualifications*
* To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2027 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

+ Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field, preferred

+ Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred

+ Knowledge of supply chain principles, Lean Six Sigma or other improvement techniques, preferred

+ Comfortable working in a warehouse environment

+ Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills

+ Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations

+ Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

** Pay rate:**  $23.00 per hour

** Bonus eligible:
** No

** Benefits:
** Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay

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