Intern II, Student Support

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Albertville (AL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail in Albertville, AL offers a student internship to learn management processes within a large public company. You will rotate through divisions, participate in meetings with internal and external customers, and observe experienced staff to understand procedures and tools.

Projects will research and present solutions to leadership. Ideal candidates are pursuing a business-related major with a focus on management, possess strong MS Office skills, and demonstrate teamwork, organization,

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a business-related major with an interest in management.
Strong problem solving and analytical thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse teams.
Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, independent, and capable of contributing to a team.
Detail-oriented with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to learn management processes.
Rotate through divisions and contribute ideas to improve the business.
Observe experienced staff to learn procedures and methods.
Communicate across the organization to support projects.
Support managers with various tasks and research designated projects.
Present final project findings to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & communication

Multi-tasking

Independent & team worker

Adaptive learner

Education

Business related major; Management preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

The student intern should expect to learn multiple facets of management related processes in a large public company. This may include but not limited to the participating in different meetings with internal and external customers, learning and understanding various parts of our business functions and learning a variety of different systems and tools necessary to complete daily tasks.

Req ID

12318BR

Job Purpose

Req ID

12318BR

Region

Alabama

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Understand the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service;
Rotate through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business;
Adapt to working with different sets of people and in different departments;
Spend time observing experience staff of the organization to learn about the necessary methods and procedures;
Communicate with various members of the organization throughout the company;
Accept designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship;
Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes;
Support managers with various tasks.

Education / Training

Business related major; Management preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
Problem solving skills and analytical thinking;
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment;
Good interpersonal and communication skills as you will interact with the staff of different departments on a regular basis;
Adaptive learner and have a desire to gain knowledge;
Strong ability to multi-task;
Resourceful and well organized;
Possess a professional and positive attitude;
Attention to detail.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.