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Branch Intern - Grand Forks, ND

Border States Industries, Inc. | Grand Forks, ND

Posted Date 1/15/2025
Description

  • 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: Grand Forks , ND

    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 not be limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, warehousing, sales and operations.

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions
    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.
    Department Responsibilities
    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.
    Nonessential Functions
    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.
    Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

    Physical Requirements

    Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
    Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
    Lift from Waist:
    < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
    10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
    26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
    75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    100+ lbs. - Not at all
    Lift from Floor:
    < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
    10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
    26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
    75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
    100+ lbs. - Not at all
    Carried for Distance:
    < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    100+ lbs. - Not at all

    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... For full info follow application link.

    EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY

    Job Overview

    Job Type

    Full Time

    Permanent/Temporary

    Permanent

    Internship

    No

    Shift(s)

    Average Hours Per Week

    40

    Affirmative Action Job

    No

    Green Job

    No

    H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B Recruiting

    No

    Is there a formal program for training new employees?

    No

    Apprenticeship

    No

    Remote Available

    No

    Travel Required

    No

    Is driving an essential function of this job?

    No

    Is accessible by public transportation?

    No

    Job Location

    Border States Industries, Inc.

    2104 Mill Rd, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203, United States

    Since 1952, when two entrepreneurs founded Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we've grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse. Today, our more than 2,200 employee-owners provide products, materials management solutions, and delivery and logistics expertise to tens of thousands of customers across diverse industries including:
  • Commercial
  • Datacomm
  • Education
  • Electrical construction
  • Government
  • Health care
  • Industrial
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Plumbing
  • Renewable energy
  • Utility We Build Innovation on Our Customers' Business Goals Aligning with a strong business partner is critical to business success. Our solutions and services—rooted in deep expertise and industry diversity—make us a powerful supply chain partner for businesses across a broad, growing customer base.
  • Our product assortment is always among the broadest available anywhere.
  • Expert and time-tested inventory management and replenishment capabilities reduce our customers'

Opportunity Type
Job

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