Wakefern Food Corp.

About the Company

About Wakefern Food Corp.

What began in 1946 as a small, local cooperative formed by eight visionary grocery store owners has grown into Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Headquartered in New Jersey, Wakefern today is a vibrant network of member families who proudly own and operate hundreds of supermarkets under beloved banners including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, Di Bruno Bros., and Morton Williams.

Wakefern’s unique cooperative model empowers local, family-owned businesses to thrive and compete alongside multinational chains. Today, its member companies serve communities across nine states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Guided by a mission to help small businesses succeed in a big business world, Wakefern is equally committed to building stronger, healthier communities. Its members live and work in the neighborhoods they serve, supporting thousands of local organizations and charities. As a recognized leader in both the supermarket industry and corporate responsibility, Wakefern also proudly champions the fight against food insecurity through its signature initiative, ShopRite Partners In Caring.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Wakefern Food Corp.

Job Title

Corporate Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Corporate Intern **Role Summary:** Dynamic, energetic interns who work across multiple corporate functions to learn and contribute to business operations. Interns rotate through departments such as Compliance, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Wholesale, performing research, data capture, and assisting with ongoing projects and campaigns. **Expectations:** - Maintain a 5‑day in‑person attendance schedule. - Bring a minimum of 18 years of age, 24 college credits, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. - Complete a substance‑abuse test and background check. - Hold a valid driver’s license and be flexible for travel. - Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the fall semester. **Key Responsibilities:** - Gain an overarching understanding of the company’s brand, products, and customer goals. - Rotate through assigned divisions, providing ideas to grow and improve operations. - Accept and complete business‑focus projects: research, propose solutions, and present findings. - Engage with customers or clients to deliver service or sales support. - Suggest process improvements and customer‑service enhancements to management. - Learn and use internal software systems. - Assist in compiling performance reports and data analysis. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer‑service skills. - Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. - Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication. - Professional business etiquette for interactions at all organizational levels. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Fall semester). - Minimum 24 college credits earned. - 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. - Valid driver’s license. - Successful completion of background check and substance‑abuse screening.

New jersey, United states

On site

Fresher

28-01-2026

Company Name

Wakefern Food Corp.

Job Title

Supply Chain / Logistics Internship

Job Description

**Job Title** Supply Chain / Logistics Internship **Role Summary** A 10‑week, full‑time internship (May 19–Aug 7 2026) that immerses students in end‑to‑end supply chain operations across warehousing and transportation. Interns gain hands‑on experience supervising daily warehouse activities, operating WMS platforms (SAP, RAPID), managing fleet dispatch, and executing improvement projects to enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance. **Expectations** - Work 40 hrs/week, 5 days on site (no remote options). - Cover one of five shifts (6 am‑3 pm, 6 am‑2:30 pm, 2 pm‑10:30 pm, 7 am‑3 pm). - Provide on‑call coverage for shift supervisors (weekends, holidays, peak periods). - Wear OSHA‑compliant steel‑toe or composite safety boots. - Optional bilingual Spanish/English proficiency. **Key Responsibilities** - Monitor and enforce new procedures, policies, and technologies for operational excellence. - Inspect work areas to maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance. - Oversee work quality, service levels, and troubleshoot fulfillment/delivery issues. - Operate warehouse management systems (SAP, RAPID) and maintain accurate inventory records. - Identify process improvement opportunities; develop or adjust work procedures. - Operate single pallet jack (on‑the‑job training provided). - Conduct shift supervision coverage and handle dispatch optimization, route assignment, and real‑time tracking. - Participate in ad hoc projects and improvement initiatives. **Required Skills** - Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with WMS preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team. - Comfortable with handling supply‑chain data, reports, and KPI analyses. - Willingness to work diverse shifts and in refrigerated/dry warehouse environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Food & Beverage Management, Business Management, or related field. - No specific certifications required; on‑the‑job training will be provided for equipment and safety compliance (OSHA). ---

New jersey, United states

On site

28-01-2026

Company Name

Wakefern Food Corp.

Job Title

Human Resources Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Intern Role Summary Assist the Human Resources Division with recruitment, onboarding, event coordination, and HR metrics support for the Summer Internship Program. Act as a liaison between HR, business units, and interns, providing administrative and project assistance. Expactations - 15‑20 hrs/week during March–April 2026, full‑time (37.5 hrs/week) May–August 2026. - In‑person attendance required (5‑day policy). - Must be at least 18 years old, complete 24 college credits, maintain ≥3.0 GPA, and be enrolled for fall 2026. - Successful substance‑abuse and background checks, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Key Responsibilities - Screen and process resumes for the Summer Internship Program. - Schedule and confirm candidate interviews; update job boards and career pages. - Organize training, development events, and draft internship newsletters. - Assist with new‑hire onboarding, orientation, and HR metrics/analytics. - Support HR Business Partner projects and shadow HR departments (compensation, benefits, retail, operations, analytics). - Provide general administrative support to the HR team. Required Skills - Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication. - Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills. - Analytical mindset, multitasking, and time‑management. - Business etiquette for interaction at all organizational levels. Required Education & Certifications - Undergraduate or graduate enrollment (fall 2026). - Minimum 24 completed college credits, cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. - Valid driver’s license. - Completion of a substance‑abuse test and background check required.

New jersey, United states

On site

Fresher

28-01-2026