Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.

Expected Length of Internship:

2024 Fall Semester – August through December
As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.

Education/Experience:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program pursuing a degree in supply chain management or a related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Familiarity with logistics or transportation management systems (TMS) is helpful, but not required.
First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable working with data and able to analyze data to identify trends or patterns.
Ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Constantly seeking ways to improve processes and optimize performance.

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

The Inbound Freight Logistics Intern will be responsible for managing specific shipments or lanes, including coordinating logistics providers, monitoring shipment status, and assisting in the RFQ (Request for Quotation) bid process & negotiations. Key expectations include the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload. This internship provides hands-on experience in logistics while working in a fast-paced environment.
Major Project: The intern will implement a process to manage and monitor their assigned shipments and utilize this process to create metrics that can be used to compare the department’s performance against industry standards and identify areas for improvement. Analyzing these lanes will help identify cost-saving opportunities, which will contribute to the department’s overall goal of reducing the cost per watt. This project will provide valuable experience in logistics, data analysis, and project management.
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

Estimated Hourly Range:

$13.75 - $22.00 Estimated Hourly Rate

US Physical Requirements:

Project Site (non-craft) Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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