Branch Intern

Branch Intern

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Albertville, MN.

Job Summary

The Branch Intern will develop a solid understanding of the location they are in as well as the overall business. The internship aims to provide our interns with challenging, real-world projects specific to their career path. The Branch Intern will have a solid understanding of the department they are in as well as the overall business. The Intern will see value in their actions in accordance to the company mission, culture, service philosophy and meeting the goals and objectives set forth by the Board, Senior Leadership Team and Executive Council.

Works within the department on day to day projects; projects will include but are not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, warehousing, sales and operations.

Responsibilities

• Works within the department on day to day projects; which include but are not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Builds relationships through meetings, events and one-on-ones with various employee owners and leaders.
• Focuses on real-world projects within the department.
• Collaborates with various departments throughout the company.
• Assists warehouse operations in receiving, shipping, stock put-away, and other operational activities.
• Collaborates with various departments throughout the company and region, including warehouse, quotations, branch operations, purchasing, inventory, and finance.
• Shadows Customer Service Representatives and Branch Operations to gain insight into all aspects of the branch.
• Shadows and assists Delivery Drivers with the delivery of products to and from accounts and interacts directly with customers on the job sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

Current student or new graduate (within last year) in a 2 or 4-year degree program. Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, data entry / keyboarding skills and communication systems helpful. Prefer strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills Ability to effectively plan and organize.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry / lift in a typical day : Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously : 67 - 100% Lift from Waist :

Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day : Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Occasionally Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Continuously Bending / stooping (downward and forward) - Not at all Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing / Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Occasionally Crouching / squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and / or fingers) - Occasionally Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing / Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Occasionally Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Occasionally Use of a telephone - Occasionally Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to : Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident,... For full info follow application link. EOE AA M / F / VET / DISABILITY