IT Intern (AI)

Job Description:

This position reports to an IT leader and interfaces primarily with the Vistar and Corporate IT teams, but will also interact with key internal business partners. Vistar is committed to a collaborative, agile, and service-oriented culture that emphasizes employee growth with both internal and external relationship building.

The IT Intern will gain exposure to the following areas:

• The big picture / strategy of a Fortune 200 company, specifically how a distribution company operates, and how IT fits in and enables success
• How AI can support business processes
• Candy, snack, and beverage distribution industry (Food/Bev)

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Help develop an AI proof of concept
• Develop AI solution for connecting warehouse information to users via AI conversion of SQL
• Provide insights based on data gathered throughout process

Skills the intern will learn:

• Proof of concept development
• High Jump WMS/business processes
• Agile, SCRUM

Qualifications:

• Must be current student, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in field of study
• Must be studying computer science, computer programming, information systems, or closely related
• Must be available for a 10 week, full-time internship in Englewood June 1 - August 7.

Our onboarding paperwork includes a confidentiality agreement.

Company description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.