Position Description: Paid Internship/Part-time Job 

Meek’s Building Center

Attention: Sherry Cook

P.O. Box 1746

Springfield, MO 65801

Phone: (417) 521–2801

Fax: (417) 521–2868

Email: sherry.cook@meeklumber.com

Location: Springfield area

Majors: Business, sales, marketing retail, agri-business, construction, architecture

Wage: $9.00-9.50 (plus potential profit sharing)

Requirements: Co-op must not graduate before May 2016.

 

Job Description 

In this training program/job the student will learn various aspects of the building materials industry and will be exposed through hands-on work, training sessions or observation to the following aspects of our business:

* Marketing and merchandising

* Salesmanship/customer service

* Outside yard operation

* Point of sale computer operations

* Product characteristics

* Purchasing/receiving

* Corporate office functions as well as other Meek’s operations (e.g. distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing)

This program not only provides valuable experience and a part-time job opportunity but is also Meek’s major recruitment tool for post-graduation hiring.

The co-op will receive raises at six-month intervals, qualify for profit sharing, and have the potential for full-time employment after graduation either at store level or in the corporate office. The co-op will work approximately 20–25 hours per week (Mondays through Fridays with some Saturdays) during semesters and 40 hours per week during the summer and school breaks if desired.

 

How to Apply

Students may apply online at http://www.meeks.com/midwest/about-us/careers/. For more information or to submit a résumé, contact Sherry Cook at sherry.cook@meeklumber.com.