Warehouse Systems & Automation Intern (Remote)

About the role

Print Volt is looking for a detail-oriented, proactive and technically skilled Warehouse Systems & Automation Intern to join its Operations & Production team on a 6-month, full-time, remote internship with a stipend. You will help maintain, test and enhance a Python-based Warehouse Operations System that powers workflows such as the Packing List App, Production Design Queue Manager, Shipping Label Generator and Purchase Order Generator. The role reports to the Operations & Production Systems Lead or IT Operations Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Debug, update and maintain Python modules supporting order processing, packing lists, job queues and purchase orders.
• Triage technical issues reported by warehouse operations, reproduce errors, inspect logs and isolate root causes.
• Audit operational data (SKU mappings, label templates, batch inputs) across CSV, JSON and database records to prevent processing discrepancies.
• Assist with testing REST API workflows (carrier and shipping integrations), write test cases and run regression tests before deployment.
• Maintain code comments, technical documentation and visual SOPs for warehouse and production staff.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems or a closely related IT/computing field.
• Dedicated hardware (laptop or desktop) able to run business and development software smoothly.
• Stable, high-speed internet suitable for video calls, screen sharing and remote collaboration.
• Reliable power backup (UPS, inverter or generator) for continuous availability during power outages.
• Willingness to install and actively use company-provided monitoring software during working hours.

Required skills

• Solid grasp of core Python (data types, loops, functions, file I/O, error handling).
• Familiarity with JSON, CSV and SQL queries.
• Bonus: exposure to Git/GitHub, REST APIs, package management or AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor).

What we offer

• 6-month remote internship with a stipend.
• Learning outcomes covering the system architecture, Python development, error investigation, testing, data handling and clear communication of technical findings.
• Performance evaluated on work quality, reliability, learning progress and adherence to procedures.