What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Protection Intern position at Wakefern Food Corp.?
ASSET PROTECTION INTERN
Program Dates
June 3, 2025 – August 15, 2025
About Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.
Your contribution
The responsibilities of the intern encompasses the protection of assets for Wakefern Food Corp. and any affiliation such as a 3rd party warehouse, vendors, contractors and all associates conducting business for or with the company. This includes but is not limited to accidents and injuries, violence in the workplace issues, fire protection, crisis management, loss of product through theft, grazing or damage from any means.
What you will do
- Monitors the guard force to ensure the enforcement of divisional and corporate policies and procedures are maintained.
- Responds to all alarm activations and determines the cause and proper approach to the re-setting of the alarm.
- Oversees the daily operation of the CCTV operator and ensures all data entry and reports are kept in accordance with divisional policy.
- Responsible for the issuing of all trailer seals for store deliveries, back-hauls and shuttles from the various warehouse facilities, all gate and tractor trailer release passes, as well as time stamps and receiving stickers.
- Maintains that all Asset Protection emergency equipment is kept in a state of preparedness to meet any given situation.
- Coordinates visitor protocol all Wakefern Divisions and facilities.
- Has the responsibility to familiarize themselves with the shipping and receiving procedures with all product divisions, also completing receiving and seal audits as needed.
- Responsible for Access Control and the issuing of the access cards and maintaining the integrity of the access control platform.
- Oversees the work performance of Asset Protection vendors, i.e., alarm, guard and camera companies, and maintains proper records.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service, confidentiality and have the ability to interface with all levels of Wakefern / ShopRite Associates.
Relevant Course Work
- Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
- Emergency Management
What we are looking for
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
- Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
- Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
- Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
- Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
- Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
Company Perks
- Vibrant Food Centric Culture
- Corporate Training and Development University
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Educational Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
