Intern

OREPAC BUILDING PRODUCTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Summer Intern

Pay & FSLA Status: Competitive Compensation, D.O.E.; Hourly non-exempt

Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday – Friday; Day shift

Regular Weekly Hours: 

Management Position: No

Branch Location: Phoenix, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the coordinated and collective direction of department heads, the Summer Intern actively contributes to department projects and tasks to gain experience and knowledge in various areas of the business. This position will have the opportunity to work with employees across multiple business units, functions, and branches, and contribute to a variety of projects and systems.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is a self-motivated professional with strong communication and detail orientation skills, who is interested in learning about various areas of business. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Eligibility for 401K plan, subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) is earned on an accrual basis.
• Company-paid holidays.
• FREE gym membership. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support business operations by performing day-to-day administrative, clerical, and other miscellaneous job-related duties under the supervision of a direct manager or tenured staff. Duties may include, but are not limited to, data entry, analysis, researching, and reporting.
• Assist in implementing and administering department projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization. Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Interact directly with company employees, customers, and/or other internal and external customers.
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from company employees in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. Shadow team members and departments to observe workflows, tools, and best practices while gaining a broader understanding of the organization’s structure and operations.
• Attend and participate in meetings, workshops, and/or training sessions. Take notes and assist with follow-up on action items as needed.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation to ensure company and legal compliance standards are met. Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Identify innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and address challenges in assigned areas of responsibility. Provide fresh perspectives and input on ongoing projects or problem-solving efforts.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent detail orientation and data entry skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build strong business relationships across all functions of the organization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
• This position operates in a professional office environment. 
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. 

DRESS CODE:

• All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be neat, clean, and tasteful. 

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor immediately or within 24 hours.
• Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.
• Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.
• Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.
• Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.
• Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.
• Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. OrePac will provide required PPE to employees.

OREPAC HISTORY & CULTURE:

Founded by the Hart family in 1977, OrePac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry. 

At OrePac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve. 

Our vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. Our mission: Make Complicated Simple™.

LEGAL STATEMENTS:

OrePac provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OrePac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Regularly scheduled workdays, hours, and shifts are described above. Shift availability may vary. Hours may need to be extended or adjusted at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The required skills, education, experience, and physical demands listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OrePac supports a safe and drug-free workplace. OrePac may administer a pre-employment background check and/or drug-screen, as well as random and/or reasonable suspicion drug-screens during employment.

Employees are required to perform safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with acceptable and safe work procedures. OrePac’s safety policy requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated safety-sensitive areas while on OrePac property. OrePac employees who handle or deliver OrePac products while not on OrePac property are required to adhere to OrePac’s safety policy and use the required PPE necessary for their specific role.

The dress code described above is representative of what an employee must wear while performing the duties of this position. Individual branches may issue more specific guidelines than what is outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with religious beliefs, observances, or practices related to the dress code.

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