Branch Intern

Location

Duluth, MN

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. 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.

• Must be entering final year of undergraduate study at the time of application (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 graduation date).
• 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).
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period.

• 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.

• Less 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

• Less 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

• Less 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
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (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…