Business Apprentice 2027

Bühler Group • Minneapolis, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Bühler’s Business Apprentice program is a formalized, two-year dual-training program combining structured on-the-job training with classroom learning. Apprentices are full-time, paid Bühler employees throughout the program and attend classes at Hennepin Technical College while gaining experience in an office environment. Apprentices attend school two days per week and work on-site at Bühler three days per week, exploring departments including Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Logistics. Bühler pays for training, classes, books, and a computer. Upon completion, apprentices earn an associate degree in business from Hennepin Technical College and international credentials through the ICATT Apprenticeship program. New apprentices are selected in spring and start in August. The hourly wage is $15 in the first year and $17 in the second year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Desire and passion to work in an office setting.
• Strong observational skills.
• Strong relationship- and network-building skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritizing skills.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Bühler’s overall business and strategies.
• Attend school two days per week at Hennepin Technical College and work on-site at Bühler three days per week.
• Explore different departments and career areas, including Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Logistics.
• Manage emails, phone calls, and work tasks related to department projects.
• Develop basic customer quotes with product-specific information and alternatives.
• Enter and maintain vendor and customer master data, record documents, assign them to accounts, and post them to balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Compare order confirmations with purchase orders and agree on solutions when there are deviations.
• Participate in recruiting processes, especially job advertisements, selection procedures, and decision-making.
• Manage and run the front desk and assist customers and employees with questions and issues.
• Participate in developing marketing measures, planning and organizing resources, and determining costs.
• Monitor activities for time, efficiency, and quality, and adjust when necessary.
• Use artificial intelligence tools to increase efficiency, support decision-making, improve processes, and enhance personal and professional development while following company policies and best practices.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Training, classes, books, and a computer paid for by Bühler.
• Associate degree in business from Hennepin Technical College and international credentials through the ICATT Apprenticeship program upon completion.
• Health insurance with Health Savings Account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution.
• 15 days of vacation.
• Sick time.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Exciting development and training opportunities.
• Professional environment with an open communication culture.
• Dynamic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED