Summer Internship

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - Rochester, NY

Who we are:

United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Position Summary:

We're looking for the best and brightest to help take our business to the next level. If you value hard work and understand how it contributes to your personal and professional development, then United Electric is the company for you.

What you’ll get out of this program:

• Personality survey “reading” and connection to your future
  1. We utilize the OAD survey to determine your personality make-up and preferences
  2. We’ll work with you to understand your workplace strengths and motivators
• 1 day “Masters Class in the Distribution business”
  1. Visit our Corporate Headquarters in New Castle, DE
     1. You’ll get an overview of core business functions (ie Accounting, Purchasing, Human Resources, etc)
  2. Exposure to an executive level meeting
  3. Opportunity to present project outcomes to United hiring managers

Position Responsibilities:

• Physical work accurately picking material in our warehouse using Radio Frequency technology or RF Skanner’s

• Participate in weekly Intern “huddle” calls where they will collaborate with other interns, debrief on work experiences and experience professional coaching from mentors

• Special Project work to be assigned based on location
  1. Researching new software tool
  2. Proactive calling to customers
  3. Training asset creation
• Required LLL (Lifelong Learning) online courses designed to expose you to Professional Development/Lifelong learning in the workplace

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or witnessed.

Qualifications:

• Actively working towards some degree of education (i.e. HS Diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree)
• Strong work ethic
• Integrity
• Grit

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.