What is a Supply Chain Apprentice?
This role is a great way to jump-start your career right after high school. As a Supply Chain Apprentice, you’ll learn how products move through a company from when they arrive to when they’re shipped out while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.
This role is designed to help you learn step by step, working alongside experienced team members and getting exposure to different parts of the business.
What does an Apprenticeship with Wurth Industry look like?
This apprenticeship is built to help you grow both professionally and academically. You’ll split your time between working at Wurth Industry and taking classes at Ivy Tech Community College, following a consistent schedule of three days at work and two days in school.
As you progress through the program, you’ll apply what you’re learning in class directly to your day-to-day work. Over time, you’ll develop not only technical knowledge in supply chain, but also important workplace skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Through this program, you’ll:
- Gain hands-on experience in a real work setting
- Build a strong understanding of how warehouse and supply chain operations work
- Earn an Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management (paid for by the company)
- Receive industry-recognized certifications
This program is designed to help you build a foundation for long-term career growth, not just complete a short-term job.
What will you do as an Apprentice?
Your responsibilities will grow as you learn. Some of the things you’ll be trained to do include:
- Tracking and organizing inventory using technology
- Assisting with receiving and shipping products
- Keeping work areas organized and running efficiently
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Learning to operate warehouse equipment like forklifts (with training provided)
- Supporting quality checks and following safety guidelines
- Helping solve everyday challenges like inventory issues or shipment delays
What makes someone successful in this role?
This role is a good fit for someone who is motivated to learn and open to new experiences. You don’t need prior experience just a willingness to grow.
Successful apprentices are:
- Dependable and willing to take initiative
- Open to learning and feedback
- Organized and able to manage their time
- Comfortable working with others as part of a team
- Focused on doing things safely and accurately
What are the requirements?
- High school diploma
- Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing college coursework
- Willingness to learn both on the job and in the classroom
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds (frequent lifting of 40–60 pounds)
- Ability to be on your feet and moving throughout the workday
- Basic computer skills
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing college coursework
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Frequent lifting of 40-60 pounds
- Ability to be on your feet and moving throughout the workday
- Willingness to learn both on the job and in the classroom
What We Do
We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
