Branch Operations Intern - Alsco

Classification: Non-exempt, Internship
Term: Summer, Full-time (40+ hours per week)
 Duration: 11 weeks
Shift: Days
Number of Openings: 3-6
Pay: varies depending on year in school
Relocation: $3,500 for housing and relocation expenses

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.     

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!                          

Job Summary:
Interns can expect to achieve a better understanding of all the facets of the linen rental, leasing and laundry business including operations, customer service, sales and office administration.  Interns will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.

Essential Functions:
Learn about, observe and participate in various aspects of the business, including:
1. Alsco products and services
2. Providing excellent customer service
3. Using handheld technology and other automated systems
4. Managing inventories
5. Creating sales presentations and proposals
6. Understanding department costs and budgets
7. Participating in regular meetings
8. Reading financial statements and learning about business strategy 

Qualifications:
1. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, or related field
2. Outstanding leadership experience in school
3. Interest in hospitality supply management
4. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
5. Attention to detail
6. Self-starter
7. Proficiency in critical thinking/problem solving skills
8. Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

Skills:
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
• A flexible self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic

Typical Environmental Conditions:
• Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.

Physical Requirements:
Sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 75 lbs, standing, walking, writing, speaking, and listening.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit https://alsco.com/benefits/.

 Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.    

Revised: 09/10/2021

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit https://alsco.com/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) General Office