Branch Intern
Border States
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Job summary
Border States is seeking a Branch Intern in Albuquerque, NM. The internship aims to provide real-world projects across warehousing, data support, sales and operations, with exposure to the department and broader business.
You will work on day-to-day projects, build relationships with employee owners and leaders, and gain insight into processes and performance within the branch and region. The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with multiple departments, and alignment with our
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).
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.
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Job 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.
Albuquerque, NM
Posted Until Filled
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
- Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 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. - Not at all
- 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
- 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
- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium) - 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
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.
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.
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
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.
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings:
- Criminal background check (required for all positions)
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
- Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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