Intern

Job Description

About MSI:

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI’s product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies – OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award – Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row – Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times – Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year – Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

Job Description:

This is a full-time, hourly internship position with work hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

The program provides real-world exposure to the working world and focuses on professional and career development in the following areas:

• Sales and Marketing
• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Information Technology
• Product
• Purchasing
• Imports
• HR

Compensation:

• The position pays from $18.75 to $19.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate.
• New hires usually earn between $30,000 and $39,000 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general clerical duties such as faxing, scanning, uploading, and printing paperwork.
• Greet and direct customers in the showroom.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Research and gather information for PowerPoint presentations.
• Perform additional duties as required and/or requested.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Have strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Able to multi-task.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally.
• Frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
• Must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Benefits:

MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.