Internship

Operations Intern

Summer 2025

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McKesson

McKesson

Healthcare distribution and logistics services

Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$17.33 - $28.88Hourly

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Opportunities

Aurora, CO, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office
  • Excellent and effective business communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and make strong business decisions
  • Able to easily engage with people
  • Skill at communicating insights and understanding of issues and problems
  • Must be open to flexible hours to support McKesson, the team, and our customer; must also be open to adjusting shift as needed based on business requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Interns will collaborate with our cross functional team composed of Operations Managers, Operations Supervisors, Operations Lead and Material Handlers.
  • Document and present solutions and approaches to supervisors and other members of the team.
  • You’ll help us find new ways to make our processes more efficient and consistent. This reduces errors and enhances our productivity.
  • Assist Operations Supervisors with planning, organizing and directing warehouse activities to ensure successful operations.
  • Assist with maintaining a positive morale, work standards and developing teams.
  • Assist with training and managing associate performance.
  • Assertively seek solutions to problems at the root level.
  • Ensure warehouse operations comply with federal, state, and local company policies.
  • Assist with controlling expenses
  • Ensure warehouse equipment and departments are well maintained and that housekeeping meets company standards.
  • Resolves problems and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
  • Business Administration
  • Management
  • Human Resources
  • Engineering
  • Sociology

McKesson Corporation operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on the distribution of medical products and pharmaceuticals. The company acts as a middleman, purchasing medical supplies from manufacturers and delivering them to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals. This ensures that essential medical products are available when and where they are needed, supporting the healthcare system. McKesson generates revenue by marking up the cost of the products they distribute and charging service fees for their logistics and supply chain management. They also provide technology solutions to help healthcare providers improve their operations. McKesson's goal is to enhance patient care by ensuring the timely and safe delivery of healthcare products and services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$7.6M

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1833

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • InspiroGene could open new revenue streams in advanced therapies.
  • Investments in data-driven healthcare enhance McKesson's service offerings.
  • Streamlining operations by selling Rexall and Well.ca may improve efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Closing Rogers center may disrupt local supply chain operations.
  • Selling Rexall and Well.ca could reduce market presence in Canada.
  • InspiroGene may divert focus from core distribution business.

What makes McKesson unique

  • McKesson's InspiroGene focuses on commercializing cell and gene therapies.
  • The company invests in real-world evidence generation through Atropos Health.
  • McKesson supports rural healthcare access with grants for pharmacist training.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match