Operations Analyst Internship

Job Description

About Company

Uline is a family-owned company and recognized as North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials. With a significant presence, Uline employs over 9,000 employees across 14 locations, demonstrating its scale and stability. The Corporate Headquarters are located at 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.

Uline fosters a positive and collaborative in-person work environment, committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks to its employees. It is a drug-free workplace and all positions are on-site. The company has also been recognized with the 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award, highlighting its commitment to cultivating emerging talent.

Job Description: Operations Analyst Internship

This is a paid, full-time, 12-week internship scheduled for Summer 2026 at Uline’s Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The internship is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate setting, offering the opportunity to engage in significant projects and contribute to the company’s operations. Given Uline’s growth and stability, this internship offers endless career possibilities, including the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Position Responsibilities:

As an Operations Analyst Intern, your core responsibilities will include:
• Evaluating business processes to identify inefficiencies and determine their underlying root causes.
• Collaborating with various teams across the company to transform insights derived from analyses into actionable recommendations aimed at improving operational processes.
• Utilizing SQL to efficiently pull and organize data, which will be used for creating reports and assisting with special projects.
• Reviewing and summarizing weekly business reports to identify key trends and flag potential issues that require further investigation or follow-up.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates for this internship must meet the following criteria:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Possess excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with teams and clear presentation of findings.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to dissect complex business problems and data.
• Exhibit robust problem-solving skills to devise practical and effective solutions.
• Have exposure to SQL or other programming languages (strongly preferred), indicating a foundational understanding of data manipulation.
• Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills, essential for data organization and analysis.

Benefits of a Uline Internship:

Uline provides a comprehensive and rewarding internship experience, offering:
• The opportunity to gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects that make a real impact.
• Support from a dedicated mentor specifically assigned to guide and assist you throughout the internship.
• Complementary housing for out-of-town interns, easing relocation concerns.
• An immersive experience in a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
• Competitive pay throughout the summer.
• The potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation, serving as a direct pipeline for future career opportunities.

Intern Perks:

Beyond the core benefits, Uline enhances the intern experience with:
• “Lunch and Learn” sessions designed to broaden your business and industry knowledge.
• Various outings and networking events that facilitate interaction with interns from all departments, fostering connections.
• Access to an on-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs, ensuring convenient and quality dining options.
• Use of a first-class fitness center with a sauna and walking trails, promoting well-being and a healthy lifestyle.