Supply Chain Apprentice
Supply Chain ApprenticeJob Category: Logistics
Location: Greenwood, IN 46143, USA
DescriptionWhat is a Supply Chain Apprentice?
This role is a great way to jump-start your career right after high school. As a Supply Chain Apprentice, you'll learn how products move through a company from when they arrive to when they're shipped out while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.
This role is designed to help you learn step by step, working alongside experienced team members and getting exposure to different parts of the business.
What does an Apprenticeship with Wurth Industry look like?
This apprenticeship is built to help you grow both professionally and academically. You'll split your time between working at Wurth Industry and taking classes at Ivy Tech Community College, following a consistent schedule of three days at work and two days in school.
As you progress through the program, you'll apply what you're learning in class directly to your day-to-day work. Over time, you'll develop not only technical knowledge in supply chain, but also important workplace skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Through this program, you'll:
Gain hands-on experience in a real work setting
Build a strong understanding of how warehouse and supply chain operations work
Earn an Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management (paid for by the company)
Receive industry-recognized certifications
This program is designed to help you build a foundation for long-term career growth, not just complete a short-term job.
What will you do as an Apprentice?
Your responsibilities will grow as you learn. Some of the things you'll be trained to do include:
Tracking and organizing inventory using technology
Assisting with receiving and shipping products
Keeping work areas organized and running efficiently
Maintaining accurate records and documentation
Learning to operate warehouse equipment like forklifts (with training provided)
Supporting quality checks and following safety guidelines
Helping solve everyday challenges like inventory issues or shipment delays
What makes someone successful in this role?
This role is a good fit for someone who is motivated to learn and open to new experiences. You don't need prior experience just a willingness to grow.
Successful apprentices are:
Dependable and willing to take initiative
Open to learning and feedback
Organized and able to manage their time
Comfortable working with others as part of a team
Focused on doing things safely and accurately
What are the requirements?
High school diploma
Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing college coursework
Willingness to learn both on the job and in the classroom
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds (frequent lifting of 4060 pounds)
Ability to be on your feet and moving throughout the workday
Basic computer skills
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.
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