You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About the Role
Zekelman Industries is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Intern to join our logistics team for Summer 2027. This on-site internship opportunity is available in Troy, MI or Austin, TX, and the official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting daily logistics operations while learning how products move from manufacturing facilities to customer and project sites.
Working alongside experienced logistics professionals, you will assist with shipment coordination, transportation planning, logistics documentation, project scheduling, and process improvement initiatives. You will gain exposure to multiple areas of the supply chain while developing valuable analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys problem-solving, and is interested in pursuing a career in logistics, supply chain management, operations, or transportation.
What You'll Do
- Assist with maintaining and updating project shipping schedules and providing status updates to team members.
- Attend project-specific meetings, document key discussion points, and summarize action items.
- Support the organization and maintenance of shipping documentation, including bills of lading, cost tracking information, and delivery records.
- Help coordinate scheduling and delivery communications with manufacturing facilities, project sites, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor shipment activity and communicate delivery concerns to logistics team members as needed.
- Assist with reviewing shipment requests and gathering required information to support logistics operations.
- Support shipment planning activities, including pick-up scheduling, delivery coordination, and order tracking.
- Assist with preparing and distributing shipment documentation, including packing lists, bills of lading, photographs, and other shipping records.
- Track shipment and order fulfillment status and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Enter and maintain shipment-related data within logistics and ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Support the maintenance of freight purchase order records, shipment transactions, and inventory movement documentation.
- Verify logistics data and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with carrier scheduling activities and transportation communications.
- Help document and track freight-related issues, including damages or missing items, under the guidance of the logistics team.
- Support the maintenance of logistics templates, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Assist with logistics reporting activities, including shipment tracking, freight purchase order reporting, and order status updates.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects designed to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to supply chain, manufacturing, and transportation operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with supply chain, transportation, logistics, or distribution environments.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Interest in pursuing a career within supply chain, logistics, transportation, or operations.
What You'll Get
Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:
- Hands-on exposure to logistics day-today tasks and projects.
- Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
- Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
- Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
M/F/D/V
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
