Business Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Cary Company, established in 1895, is a privately owned distributor of rigid packaging products and industrial filtration. It has experienced significant growth, expanding from 30 employees in 2005 to over 240 today. The company boasts multiple locations, including its headquarters in Addison, IL, and additional facilities in Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; Jurupa Valley, CA; Livermore, CA; and Charlotte, NC. The Addison location features a newly renovated corporate office and warehouse. Cary Company utilizes a strengths-based approach to work, focusing on employee strengths and preferences. They cultivate a work environment built on autonomy, connectedness, and confidence.
Job Description: Business Intern
The Cary Company seeks a Business Intern to support its Addison, IL headquarters. This is a full-time or part-time, on-site internship lasting 3 to 6 months (undergraduate or paid post-graduate). The intern will be assigned to one of several departments based on need, including: Marketing, Sales, Customer Relations, Administration, Accounting, Logistics, or Purchasing.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting the assigned department with various projects and duties.
• Problem-solving to find creative solutions for customer needs.
• Gaining comprehensive knowledge of Cary Company products to effectively market, up-sell, and assist customers.
• Providing exceptional customer service and demonstrating professionalism.
• Participating in department and company culture meetings.
• Contributing to company charitable efforts (optional).
• Working hard and having fun, including participation in “Fun Fridays” and other company events.
Qualifications:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (in progress or recent graduate).
• Strong multitasking abilities and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with company values: positive/optimistic, open-minded, curious, customer-focused, and supportive of coworkers.
The internship may lead to a full-time position. Interns will receive regular check-ins from HR and their department leader. The company encourages employee involvement through various committees, such as the Culture Committee and Cary Cares.
