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Corporate Intern - Safety

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Dakota, Fargo
2400 38th Street South (Show on map)
Apr 04, 2025
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: Fargo, ND Job Summary The Corporate Intern will develop a solid understanding of the department 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. 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, reporting (including Power BI dashboards), documentation, and other assigned responsibilities. Responsibilities Essential Functions 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 Supports the safety department in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Administers the required information into the contractor management portals (ISNet, Avetta, Veri Force, Etc.) by uploading the required documents and trainings Verifies that Border States has a passing status within the compliance systems Collaborates with the Corporate Safety Specialist on continuous improvement ideas for refining the scores Oversees the safety boot voucher program & assists with the online codes Supports the safety scorecard data program and aides with daily questions Maintains the safety website - keeping abreast and uploading new information and documents that should be available to the company as a whole Non-essential Functions Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other 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. Requires strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office 365. 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% Frequently34 - 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 Additional Information These physical requirements must be met with or without accommodation. Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 120 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