At Econo-Pak, interns don’t just observe the business, they help shape it. Just ask Dylan Olson, who joined us as an intern and quickly became a valuable part of the team.
A Real Seat at the Table
From day one, Dylan wasn’t just shadowing employees. He was working directly with executives, sitting in on high-level meetings with our CEO and leadership team, and building Power BI dashboards that streamlined performance and financial data, tools that our executives now use daily to guide decisions. He also developed an attainment tracker and a truckload capacity calculator, both of which continue to support our operations.
Why Interns Thrive At Econo-Pak
At Econo-Pak, interns aren’t lost in the crowd. They are expected to do meaningful work. They get exposure to multiple departments, access to leadership, and the chance to work on projects that matter.
As Dylan explained, that’s the difference between interning at a mid-sized company versus a large corporation: “Here, I can actually make an impact and do things important to my career.”
Lessons That Last
In addition to technical skills like data visualization and analytics, Dylan gained confidence in presenting to executives, learned how to ask the right questions, and saw firsthand how a tight-knit business community operates.
His advice to future interns: don’t hesitate to reach out, ask questions, and get involved. It’s the best way to learn and to make your mark.
Building a Thriving Team for the Future
When interns like Dylan thrive, our whole team thrives. That means, our customers can count on us to continue providing efficient, creative, and innovative food packaging solutions that keep products moving smoothly to shelves, right on time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why interns at Econo-Pak are trusted with real-life projects that make a lasting impact
How Dylan built Power BI dashboards, an attainment tracker, and a truckload capacity calculator that the team still uses today
The unique benefits of interning at a mid-sized company like Econo-Pak vs. a large corporation
How presenting to executives builds confidence and communication skills
Dylan’s best advice for future interns
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – 2:29 Dylan’s Internship Journey
2:30 – 5:44 Dylan’s Data Projects and Tools
5:45 – 9:14 Benefits of Being an Intern at Econo-Pak
9:15 – 12:30 Learning and Growth Opportunities at Econo-Pak
12:31 – 12:44 Dylan’s Advice for Future Interns
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