Branch Intern

Border States

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

Border States is seeking a Branch Intern to gain hands‑on experience in the Pewaukee, WI location. Interns work on real-world projects in process improvement, project management, data support, warehousing, and sales/operations while building relationships with employee‑owners and leaders.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates in a 2–4 year program with strong data entry and office skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assist department on day-to-day projects including process improvement, project management, data support, reporting and documentation.
Build relationships with employee owners and leaders through meetings and events.
Collaborate with various departments across the company.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

Active student in 2–4 year program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

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.

This position will be located in:

Pewaukee, WI

Application Deadline

Posted Until Filled

Pay Range

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.

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

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% 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. - 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) - OccasionallyKneeling (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, 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.

Equal Opportunity For All

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.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings: