Plateau Forest Products is a powerhouse in the lumber & building products industry who has grown into one of the largest wholesale distributors in North America. As an employee-owned company located in beautiful Bend, Oregon, we have built our business by providing quality lumber solutions to our customers and suppliers.
We are looking for competitive and ambitious individuals to join our team and get an early opportunity to enter the world of commodities trading through our 2024 summer internship program.
Interns will focus on multiple departments and segments of our company, developing an invaluable understanding of the lumber industry and the role of a trader at PFP. Successful interns immerse themselves in our company, forge connections and demonstrate curiosity. Our company offers a unique and exciting work culture that values hard work, but also knows how to play hard and enjoy the rewards of our success.
This is a paid internship, and we provide housing for "out of area" interns.
Responsibilities:
Administrative tasks, including but not limited to: covering phones, filing, document labeling, data entry, market segmentation & strategy and more
Attend and participate in meetings with traders and start to learn the tricks of the trade
Complete specialty projects as assigned by various departments within PFP, such as supporting logistics, credit or invoicing
Interns will practice interpersonal skills, particularly by engaging and building relationships with our traders and staff.
To thrive in this role, you are:
Junior or Senior in college
High energy with an entrepreneurial spirit
Motivated and have a strong desire to succeed
A team player who likes to be apart of a winning team
A curious learner who is self-driven and proactive