What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources and Fulfillment Operations Internship position at Colony Brands, Inc.?
Location: Peosta, IA
Duration: May - December 2025
What You’ll Do & Learn:
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic intern to join our team in a dual role, gaining exposure to both Human Resources and Fulfillment Operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricacies of managing a full-service fulfillment facility while also participating in the hiring and onboarding processes for our temporary workforce. You’ll be responsible for the following tasks:
Human Resources:
• Interviewing candidates, hiring, and orientating new employees to meet temporary hiring goals.
• Performing reference and background checks on applicants as needed.
• Processing necessary paperwork related to hiring.
• Conducting temporary employee surveys.
• Updating and entering drug screening information into our computer system.
• Supporting the Human Resource Manager with special projects and tasks as assigned.
Fulfillment Operations:
• Assisting with supervising the operations aspects of the Peosta, IA Fulfillment Center.
• Working with department leads to establish work assignments and evaluate employees using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Assisting in training temporary employees.
• Assisting with the planning, staffing, direction, and control all operational activities.
• Helping management establish performance objectives and strategic planning.
• Rotating to various areas within the Fulfillment Center to fill in as needed.