Summer Internship- Decatur, IL

Schimberg Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from industry experts

Industry-specific training

Academic credit available

Job summary

A family-owned distributor is seeking an Intern to learn about wholesale distribution and the industrial distribution industry. The intern will participate in an accelerated training program, gaining exposure to warehouse processes and product knowledge. Mentoring from industry experts and potential academic credit for qualifying students are included in the program. Ideal candidates should be driven, technical, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Seeks individuals who are driven and see challenges as growth opportunities.
• Technical understanding of business and industrial processes is beneficial.
• Ability to work harmoniously within a team environment.
• Builds relationships through hard work and reliability.
• Inquisitive nature wanting to understand business processes.

Responsibilities

• Learn the ins and outs of a wholesale distribution business.
• Engage in mentorship opportunities with industry experts.
• Participate in weekly meetings with business leaders.
• Support cross‑functional business operations learning.

Skills

Driven

Technical understanding

Team player

Relationship building

Inquisitive

Education

Majors of Interest: Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Construction Management, Business Operations

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Distribution

Construction Management

Business Operations

Job description

Explore opportunities to become part of our team!

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 leaders 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
• Inquisitive—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

Schimberg Co. is an equal opportunity employer.