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Distribution Operations Internship

Position Title: Distribution Operations Internship

Reports to: Director of Distribution

Department: Distribution Center

Classification: Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $23.50 $24.25 an hour

Stanislaus Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal, full-time position located on-site at our Modesto Distribution Center.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Distribution Operations Intern to support the documentation, standardization, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures across the organization by collaborating with subject matter experts and operational teams to understand existing processes and translate them into clear, accurate, and user-friendly SOPs, while gaining hands-on experience in process improvement, operational excellence initiatives, real-world business workflows, technical writing, documentation management, process standardization, and exposure to quality management practices and version control systems.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Observing, documenting, and analyzing operational processes and workflows to support standardization efforts.
• Conducting interviews with team members and subject matter experts to accurately capture process details and critical responsibilities.
• Drafting, editing, and formatting Standard Operating Procedures using a consistent, approved template.
• Ensuring SOPs are written in clear, concise, and user-friendly language suitable for operational teams.
• Organizing, maintaining, and uploading SOP documentation in shared systems or repositories while ensuring proper folder structure and accessibility.
• Revising and updating SOPs based on stakeholder feedback, audits, and operational process changes.
• Assisting with document control activities, including version control, approval routing, and audit trail maintenance.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, documentation inconsistencies, or inefficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Technical Writing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong written communication, editing, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in written documentation.
• Ability to organize complex information logically and translate it into clear, structured documentation.
• Comfortable asking clarifying questions and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and related documentation tools; familiarity with shared drives or collaborative platforms preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating process maps or workflow diagrams using Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with SOP structures, quality systems, compliance documentation, or ISO-style frameworks.
• Basic understanding of operational, technical, or warehouse processes.
• Experience in documentation development, technical writing, quality assurance, or process improvement.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or more walking, and 50% or less standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a distribution environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. is required.

Wellbeing:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:

• Social Wellness Work Experience, Company Holidays, California Sick Time, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Emotional Wellness Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness Bi-Weekly Pay.
• Nutrition Wellness Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.

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