Cedar Rapids Internship at Schimberg Co.

Wayne State University; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from industry experts

Industry-specific training

Potential for continued paid internship

Academic credit opportunities

Hourly compensation per guidelines

Job summary

A leading distributor in the Midwest is seeking interns to join their paid internship program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in wholesale distribution, learning product knowledge and warehouse processes. The role involves mentorship from industry experts, academic credit opportunities, and potential for continued internships during breaks. Ideal candidates should be driven, technical, teamwork-oriented, and eager to understand business operations. This position is suitable for students majoring in Business or related fields.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive about business processes and operations.
• Technical mindset to understand how things work.
• Ability to work hard and support a team.
• Good communication and relationship-building with peers and owners.

Responsibilities

• Learn from the warehouse team about product knowledge and processes.
• Engage in mentorship from industry experts and business owners.
• Participate in industry-specific training sessions.
• Meet weekly with business owners to review operations and progress.

Skills

Driven

Technical understanding

Team player

Relationship building

Inquisitiveness

Job description

Schimberg Co. is a family‑owned pipe, valve, and fitting distributor with seven locations across the Midwest. Since 1918, we've earned a reputation for selling quality products supported by superior service. We're always looking for people who share our values of hard work, integrity, and dedication to our industry. As an Intern you will learn the ins and outs of a wholesale distribution business.

Our paid internship program is an accelerated training program, where you'll learn from the ground‑up our business and the industrial distribution industry. You'll work side by side with our warehouse team, focusing your training on product knowledge, warehouse processes and related topics. Each week you'll meet with the business owners to enhance your understanding of business operations and product application.

Qualities of a successful intern

• Driven – Challenges are seen as opportunities for growth
• Technical – Understanding how things work, connect and flow is important to you
• Team player – you'll work hard to make sure your team comes out on top
• Relationship builder – trust earned by hard work and reliability is the foundation of a relationship
• Inquisitiveness – you want to understand the "why" and the "how" of business processes

Benefits of interning with us

• Mentorship from industry experts and business owners
• Industry specific training by SME's
• Academic credit to qualifying students with pre‑approval from their educational institution
• Potential to continue onsite paid internship during future school breaks
• Hourly compensation provided within educational institution guidelines

Majors of Interest

Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Construction Management, Business Operations

This position requires a pre‑employment background screen as a condition of hire.

Schimberg Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://schimberg.applicantpro.com/jobs/3935393-1064868.html