Business Intern chez ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS

Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

What we are looking for

Motivated business student that will assist in various administrative and support tasks and work closely with cross-functional teams. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment, ideal for students pursuing a degree in business or related fields.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall support in administrative duties, including data entry, filing, and other tasks as assigned.

• Collaborate and support various departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Finance and Purchasing.

• Answers and screens telephone calls in a professional and timely manner; takes accurate messages with a high degree of professionalism and courtesy; arranges conference calls and meetings as needed.

• Meets and greets visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

• Maintain employee files and database.

• Maintains integrity and confidentiality of company files and records.

• Assists with planning and execution of special events.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualification:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

• Occasionally required to climb ladders, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.

• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.

• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds. 

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.

• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.

• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10˚ to 40˚.

• Performs other related physical duties as assigned by management.