Operations Intern - Summer 2027
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Rheem Manufacturing Company
Dayton, OH, US
Summary
The intern will gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations and supply chain management within an HVAC environment. Responsibilities include performing physical warehouse tasks and participating in training to support business operations.
Job Description
Join 2J Supply, now proudly part of Rheem, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!
With over 60 years of trusted service, 2J Supply has built a strong network across Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana, delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors.
At 2J Supply, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources of a large company – creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:
- Building Relationships
- Excellence in Service
- Leading Responsibly
- Taking Ownership
Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!
We offer:
- PAID internship
- Real business experience
- Hands on learning and training
- Great resume builder
- Potential for full-time opportunity post-graduation!
- Gain experience in a growing and sustainable industry
40+ hours/week -- Monday - Friday -- Normally scheduled 8 hours/day - between 7am - 4:30pm
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply operational policies and procedures to support daily warehouse functions.
- Assist in identifying and implementing strategies that improve efficiency and productivity.
- Provide support across departments to ensure seamless operational performance.
- Participate in inventory management activities including shipping, receiving, stocking, and cycle counts.
- Strengthen communication skills through customer interaction, interdepartmental collaboration, and vendor relationships.
- Gain exposure to sales through shadowing counter sales and completing a ride along with outside sales representatives.
- Develop technical knowledge of ERP systems, including premier distribution software programs.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or related program.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week, 40-hour per week internship.
- Must provide own housing and transportation.
- No prior warehouse experience required.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
- Continuous walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, and carrying required.
- Ability to work in an unconditioned warehouse environment.
At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
- Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
- Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
- Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
- Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
Leading Global Producer of Efficient Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Products
Respected For Reliability, Rheem is an industry leader for total heating, cooling and water heating solutions. In fact, Rheem is one of the few global brands with product offerings covering residential and commercial heating, cooling, conventional and hybrid storage-style water heaters, tankless water heaters, solar water heating systems, hydronic and geothermal systems, indoor air quality accessories, and replacement parts for all categories – making Rheem a one-stop Air and Water comfort solutions provider.
All Rheem products meet or exceed rigorous industry and regulatory standards for quality, reliability, efficiency, and air & water quality. From design and fabrication to finished product assembly, each phase in the manufacturing process is rigorously monitored and measured to ensure the highest quality , durability and operating excellence. Rheem products are routinely tested and certified by various government and third-party testing labs to ensure quality standards.
Rheem is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It manufactures in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Montgomery, Alabama; Oxnard, California, Minnesota & Mexico. All manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 certified. Rheem operates a state-of-the-art Parts Distribution center in Randleman, NC and distribution facilities throughout the US and in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Rheem also has an international presence in countries such as Middle East & Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.
In 1988, Rheem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan, the world's largest producer of gas appliances.
Founded
1925
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Leading Global Producer of Efficient Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Products
Respected For Reliability, Rheem is an industry leader for total heating, cooling and water heating solutions. In fact, Rheem is one of the few global brands with product offerings covering residential and commercial heating, cooling, conventional and hybrid storage-style water heaters, tankless water heaters, solar water heating systems, hydronic and geothermal systems, indoor air quality accessories, and replacement parts for all categories – making Rheem a one-stop Air and Water comfort solutions provider.
All Rheem products meet or exceed rigorous industry and regulatory standards for quality, reliability, efficiency, and air & water quality. From design and fabrication to finished product assembly, each phase in the manufacturing process is rigorously monitored and measured to ensure the highest quality , durability and operating excellence. Rheem products are routinely tested and certified by various government and third-party testing labs to ensure quality standards.
Rheem is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It manufactures in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Montgomery, Alabama; Oxnard, California, Minnesota & Mexico. All manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 certified. Rheem operates a state-of-the-art Parts Distribution center in Randleman, NC and distribution facilities throughout the US and in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Rheem also has an international presence in countries such as Middle East & Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.
In 1988, Rheem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan, the world's largest producer of gas appliances.
Founded
1925
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA