Student Intern - Warehouse/Purchasing

Student Intern - Warehouse/Purchasing

Rancho California Water District is excited to accept applications for our Student Intern - Warehouse/Purchasing. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated college student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and interested in exploring a career in supply chain management, finance, purchasing or public service. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of warehouse functions, contributing to meaningful projects, and building valuable professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. We welcome applicants who are eager to learn, ready to take initiative, and committed to presenting a professional and positive image of the District. Applications will be accepted through Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Interested applicants must submit a completed application at The recruitment process will include, but not limited to, an application review, skills testing, and panel interview.

Recruitment Closes - Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Panel Interview - Week of December 14, 2026

Job Description

Under immediate supervision, to perform various administrative tasks to support the procurement process and warehouse operations; including, material and equipment procurement, contract administration, inventory maintenance, shipping, receiving and staging.

This is a temporary entry level position for a college student intern to work no more than 900 hours per fiscal year, or no more than 29 hours in a 7-day period. Employees assigned to this level perform limited or routine duties under direct supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level may be in a training capacity, such positions typically do not require significant previous work experience in the applicable field; however, effective communication (written/verbal), reasoning ability and basic mathematical and computer/system skills will be needed.

Example Of Duties

• Adhere to requirements of Purchasing Policy in District Administration Code and District Purchasing Practices and Procedures Manual
• Perform routine procurement tasks under direct supervision and within established procedures and guidelines
• Perform standard warehouse duties such as: shipping, receiving, inventory maintenance and cycle counts
• Assist in creating system generated purchase orders and track delivery status regarding late or backlogged orders
• Correct price variances to ensure compliance with pricing terms
• Assist in contract administration and compliance
• Assist in preparation of specifications for a variety of District materials, equipment and services
• Assist employees with vendor selection and sourcing of materials and services
• Assist with warehouse operations in evaluating stock levels and reviewing inventory control levels
• Maintain inventory in computer system through data entry and generate reports
• Maintain the warehouse to include general clean-up, organization and prevention of safety hazards and security
• Analyze cost saving opportunities through quality and risk/cost avoidance techniques
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate
• Perform related projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of business operations and industry practices
• Basic purchasing principles
• Basic warehouse procedures
• General filing techniques
• Standard telephone techniques
• Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and applicable business software
• Proper work safety standards

Ability to:

• Operate a PC; to include, standard software systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, scanner)
• Maintain quality of work through attention to detail and accurate preparation of work papers as well as maintaining confidentiality of District information
• Effectively represent the District's purchasing functions with vendors, tactfully resolving problems and concerns over shipments and items received
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Comply with the District's Safety, Health, and Environmental policies

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Communicate verbally with District management, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings
• Regularly uses a telephone or e-mail for communication
• Uses office equipment such as a PC, calculator and copier/fax/scanning machine
• Normal standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, climbing and bending
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges
• Lifting (up to 60 lb.) of materials, with assistance.

Selection Guidelines

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is:

EXPERIENCE: - General purchasing experience preferred, but not required

EDUCATION/TRAINING: - Activity in college courses in the area of supply chain management, business, finance or similar area of study.

Benefits

Student interns are not eligible for benefits, except those required by law.