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A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Internship Role Profile: Logistics Intern (6 Months)

Purpose of the Internship
This internship is designed to provide a student with practical, hands-on experience in logistics operations within a dynamic environment. The role supports academic learning by offering exposure to real-world processes, teamwork, and problem-solving, while encouraging proactive engagement and skill development.

Key Objectives

• Gain practical knowledge of logistics processes and systems.
• Develop organisational and communication skills through team collaboration.
• Understand and apply standard operating procedures in a professional setting.
• Build confidence in handling routine tasks and gradually take ownership under guidance.

Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Acquire job skills and understand company policies and procedures.
• Shadow experienced team members to learn best practices in shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Participate in regular feedback sessions to track progress and identify learning opportunities.

Operational Support

• Assist with coordinating small to medium deliveries and maintaining accurate records/logs.
• Support the team in resolving basic shipping or receiving issues under supervision.
• Help update documentation and systems for inbound/outbound shipments.

Hands-On Activities

• Inspect received goods and report any discrepancies.
• Use logistics tools such as shipment dashboards to track deliveries.
• Assist with handling and storage of hazardous materials following safety protocols.
• Support removal/disposal of customer equipment from data centre cages under guidance.

Team Collaboration

• Communicate proactively with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute ideas and observations during team meetings to enhance processes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Understand the end-to-end logistics workflow in a professional environment.
• Gain proficiency in using logistics systems and tools.
• Develop problem-solving skills for routine operational challenges.
• Build teamwork and communication skills essential for future roles.

Supervision & Support

• Intern will work under close supervision with detailed instructions provided initially.
• Regular mentoring sessions will be scheduled to support learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant academic programme (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Operations).
• Strong willingness to learn and contribute proactively.
• Basic computer literacy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.