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If you’re looking to see the full life cycle of a sale within the world of electrical distribution, this internship is for you. As an Operations (Rotational) Intern, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience in warehouse and distribution center operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory management, and process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports daily operations while building skills that translate directly to your future career. Interns partner with leaders and team members across the organization, work alongside a dedicated coach and mentor for guidance and development, and complete a project that creates lasting value for the business. This experience provides insight into how operations drive business success while helping you strengthen your professional, technical, and leadership capabilities.
What sets this internship experience apart is the opportunity to be part of our Rotational Internship Program. In addition to developing expertise in Operations, you will rotate through other departments to gain a broader understanding of the business and customer journey. You'll collaborate with fellow interns, engage directly with executive leadership, participate in Place P volunteer events that give back to the communities we serve, and take part in an interactive onboarding and professional development program designed to help you learn more about yourself, your strengths, and your career interests. Through these experiences, you'll build meaningful connections, expand your network, and gain a well-rounded view of what it means to be part of an employee-owned organization.
If you’re looking to see the full life cycle of a sale within the world of electrical distribution, this internship is for you. As an Operations (Rotational) Intern, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience in warehouse and distribution center operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory management, and process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports daily operations while building skills that translate directly to your future career. Interns partner with leaders and team members across the organization, work alongside a dedicated coach and mentor for guidance and development, and complete a project that creates lasting value for the business. This experience provides insight into how operations drive business success while helping you strengthen your professional, technical, and leadership capabilities.
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What sets this internship experience apart is the opportunity to be part of our Rotational Internship Program. In addition to developing expertise in Operations, you will rotate through other departments to gain a broader understanding of the business and customer journey. You'll collaborate with fellow interns, engage directly with executive leadership, participate in Place P volunteer events that give back to the communities we serve, and take part in an interactive onboarding and professional development program designed to help you learn more about yourself, your strengths, and your career interests. Through these experiences, you'll build meaningful connections, expand your network, and gain a well-rounded view of what it means to be part of an employee-owned organization.
At Van Meter, our purpose is to Create Lasting Value for Those We Serve while fostering a high-performing, employee-owned organization. The company’s culture is built around being “All-In,” meaning employee-owners are encouraged to be the best in their roles, live the company’s values, and actively support and protect a strong, people-centered culture. Employees are empowered through open communication, accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional employee and customer experience.
As part of Van Meter's Hybrid Rotational Internship Program, interns spend half of each day building expertise in their core Operations role and half of each day gaining exposure to another department.
Daily Schedule | M-TH
Interns will participate in:
• Department rotation assignments
• Job shadowing opportunities
• Hands-on learning experiences
• Exposure to business processes and customer-facing functions
• Cross-functional collaboration and networking
• Learning how departments work together to serve customers
• Internship projects, professional development activities, and community impact initiatives
Employee-owned wholesale electrical distributor serving contractors and businesses with electrical, automation, lighting, solar, and related supplies.
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