DC Ops Intern | Franklin, KY | Summer 2026

Overall Job Summary

The Tractor Supply Distribution Center (DC) Internship Program cultivates students' professional and personal growth through exposure to day-to-day operations at our Franklin, KY DC. In just 11 weeks, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the operations that fuel our success, gain leadership experience, and learn firsthand about our organization and culture. The purpose of our DC Internship Program is to develop the next generation of leaders to support our DC operations serving as the first step toward becoming a DC Supervisor.

What you can expect from us when you intern with Tractor Supply Company:

• Mentorship, collaboration, and coaching from experienced leaders in supply chain and DC operations
• Developmental opportunities to grow as a young professional
• A full-time (40 hr.) schedule throughout the length of the program
• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Relocation is available to eligible candidates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

What we will expect from you when interning with Tractor Supply Company:

• Be flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Model a winning attitude, every day, to guide your team and set performance expectations
• Think critically, analyze situations, and propose creative solutions to address problems
• Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills/abilities when faced with situations and challenges
• Exhibit a strong work ethic by taking initiative and staying committed to delivering high-quality results
• Take initiative to positively impact operational performance, quality, and safety
• Completion of other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited university at the time of the internship; rising seniors preferred
• Must be able to relocate to and live in the Franklin, KY area for the duration of the internship
• Completion of coursework in supply chain, distribution center operations, logistics, transportation, or general management is preferred
• Previous internship or industry experience is a plus
• Proficient with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive attitude, and must be willing to:

• Learn the business through hands-on experience

• Positively adapt to change

• Exhibit flexibility in daily operations

• Handle ambiguous situations

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to work in a physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Reaching overhead
• Lifting up to 20 pounds
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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