ABOUT US: At Carolina Handling, we are one of the largest automation systems integrators in the world. We specialize in providing turnkey solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers. Our products and solutions allow our customers to move material faster and more efficiently by implementing automation equipment and technologies. We are the largest certified Raymond dealer in the southeast for material handling equipment sales and service.
CAROLINA HANDLING’S INTERN PROGRAM
Our internship program is designed to provide a robust corporate internship experience by immersing our intern Associates into our Carolina Handling culture. The program allows students to gain experience and identify career goals. We want to ensure a meaningful experience; part of the program each intern Associate will have a department specific project to work on during their tenure here. The three-month program provides networking opportunities, roundtables, and business acumen training.
The project will align to the department goals with a clear end goal that can be accomplished within approximately 8 weeks during the internship program. At the end of the internship, the intern Associate will report out on the project to department leadership, our Executive Committee and the Intern Support Team.
The Internship Program will run from May 2025 to August 2025, with specific dates to be finalized once intern Associates are selected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments of our current online reputation and performance metrics.
- Manage and update our business information across over 150 online directories to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor and respond to customer reviews, including implementing automated response tools.
- Create omnichannel messaging for all locations to be one Carolina Handling.
- Analyze our visibility on platforms like Google Maps and compare our performance against competitors.
- Compile reports on metrics before and after implementing changes to track progress.
Departments Interaction:
- Collaborate with all marketing areas and work with Sales, Service and support teams to ensure a cohesive approach to our digital reputation in our community.
Success Metrics:
- Improved local search visibility and online reputation.
- Increased positive customer engagement through reviews.
- Enhanced website traffic and conversion rates.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Hourly compensation and class credits (if applicable)
- Intern Team Support
- Department Manager – Responsible for overseeing project completion, providing project guidance, and leadership
- Department Mentor – Daily 1:1 time to get department specific questions answered. Mentors provide guidance, advice, feedback, and daily support
- Program Leader – Internship team lead, supporting you to complete their projects, creating opportunities to expand your network, and learn more about the industry
- Developmental Opportunities; career workshops, round tables with internal departments
- Monthly intern events with other interns
- Business acumen training, learning MS Outlook, MS Teams, and other office software and tools
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in an office as well as a warehouse environment with possible exposure to extreme temperatures for short periods of time. Use of computer and terminal to gather data and generate reports and memos. At times could be exposed to varying environments at the customer’s site, including potential exposure to dangerous chemicals and solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.
