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Founded in 1955 by brothers W.C. (Claude) Blain and N.B. (Bert) Blain, Blain's Farm & Fleet stores are specialty discount retailers with 33 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Receiving management, merchandising and distribution services from Blain Supply, Inc., each retail store is a division of one of the Farm and Fleet Corporations, as shown in our store locator. They are not owned by or a subsidiary of Blain Supply, Inc.
Following the vision of their father, Robert Blain and Jane Blain Gilbertson (N.B. Blain’s children) remain steadfast in offering customers high-quality products, competitive prices, reliable service and providing you with a family shopping experience.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet stores have 150,000 items available for sale so that everything you need for your family or for a project are found under one roof.
Major Brands Offered: Carhartt, Levi's, Sag Harbor, Hamilton Beach, Chicago Cutlery, Rubbermaid, CharBroil, Huffy, Purina, Toro, Black & Decker, Moen, Michelin, John Lyons, Science Diet, Milwaukee, Delta, MTD, Healthtex, Columbia Sportswear, Farnam, Fram, Lee, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Coleman, Cooper Tire and many more!

Following the vision of their father, Robert Blain and Jane Blain Gilbertson (N.B. Blain’s children) remain steadfast in offering customers high-quality products, competitive prices, reliable service and providing you with a family shopping experience.
Our Philosophy: Offer customers good, honest value by providing the best brands available at the lowest price possible.
We want to make a difference to you by offering you an environment that is conducive to making your career and personal life thrive. You’ll find that our family owned status allows us to make strategic and long-term decisions that are in the best interest of the company and our family of associates. This, combined with our top of the line training programs, career opportunities and comprehensive benefits package, make Blain’s Farm and Fleet a company you’ll be proud to work with.
At Blain Supply and Blain's Farm & Fleet, you have our commitment that we will do everything possible to ensure that your experience with us will be challenging, enjoyable and rewarding.
You’ll receive everything you need in order to succeed, from on-the-job training, a mentoring and coaching atmosphere, financial stability and benefits you just won’t find in any other company.
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Thank you for considering a career with Blain Supply and Blain’s Farm & Fleet.
Quality people have always been at the heart of our success because Blain Supply and Blain’s Farm & Fleet take pride in their commitment to family, customer service, quality products and servicing what we sell. In addition, Blain Supply, Inc. and Blain’s Farm & Fleet are dedicated to giving back to the community through the Bert and Claude Blain Memorial Scholarships, the Kids Helping Kids program, 4-H Sponsorships and various other local donations.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet stores have 150,000 items available for sale so that everything you need for your family or for a project are found under one roof.
- Auto service center
- Automotive batteries
- Candy
- Children’s clothing
- Electrical supplies
- Electronics
- Farm supplies
- Fencing supplies
- Footwear
- Furniture
- Giftware - Hand tools
- Hardware
- Housewares
- Lawn & garden supplies
- Men’s clothing
- Nature centers
- Oil/chemicals
(automotive)
- Paint
- Pet supplies
- Plumbing materials - Power tools
- Replacement auto
parts
- Sporting goods
- Tires
- Toys
- Truck accessories
- Women’s clothing
- Workwear
- And...TOYLAND!!
You need a benefits package that will truly make a difference in your life. In addition to:
- Major medical
- Hospitalization
- Dental
- Optical
- 401K
- Company funded profit-sharing program
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Home mortgage options through GMAC
You’ll find that we have benefits you just won’t find at any other retailer. Things like:
- Our stores close on all major holidays, including Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, so that our employees can spend time with their families and friends.
- Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement because of our commitment to continuous training, consistent and measured growth and financial stability.
- We keep our hours of operation at a manageable level for our associates. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 9:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 8:00pm and Sundays from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
- Paid vacation
- Non smoking & drug free environment
- Relocation packages - Within the United States
- Special pricing on GM cars and trucks
- Discounts on Dell Computer products
And, most important, all of this is nicely packaged in a family environment dedicated to making your career flourish.
Internships
Start date is on May 28,2008 and will end on July 30,2008.
The locations are: Janesville, & Chippewa Falls WI., Cedar Falls IA., Bloomington, Urbana, and Sycamore IL.
*Juniors and Seniors are elgible and must graduate by 5/2010.
The pay is $12.00 per hour and it is a 40 hour week. Must your own housing.
*All majors apply but keep in mind these are retail store management internships.
We require resumes and cover letters to be in the HR office at Blain Supply by March 15,2008.
About the Program:
Our innovative goal-oriented retail management internship program is designed to give you real life experience working for a Midwest retailer with over 50 years of proven success. As a recognized leader in the retail industry for providing superior customer service, you will learn the skills, gain the confidence and "on the job" experience that today's employers are seeking.
Those students awarded the eight week paid internship will walk away with more than just another job. Unlike other internships out there, this program lets you gain industry knowledge and hands on experience you won't learn anywhere else. Your eight weeks at Blain's Farm & Fleet promises to be exciting and goal oriented with your success being our number one objective. You'll be exposed to virtually every facet of retail management, including:
How to provide exceptional customer service, a key factor in today’s market
Proven sales and selling techniques for retail success
Managing loss prevention & safety issues
Human resources guidelines and procedures
Learning about day to day store administration responsibilities
Understanding the roles and functions of retail support operations
Gaining valuable knowledge about various department procedures and product merchandising
Daily store management responsibilities
At the end of your internship, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of the co-owners and make a project presentation to the corporate store operations team. Best of all, you’ll be learning from a company with over 50 years of proven success.
Requirements:
- All majors are welcome to apply.
- Stong interest in pursuing a retail career is a must!
- A GPA of 2.5 or greater is required.
- Must be a college junior or senior.
- Possible travel is required in our tri-state area.
- Willingness to relocate to an internship program store within Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.
To apply
Interested candidates must submit a resume with a cover letter which includes career goals and reason for desiring a retail career with Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Resumes and cover letters should be sent:
Via regular mail
Blain Supply, Inc.
PO Box 391
Janesville, WI 53547
Attn: Recruiting Specialist
Or via email
internships@farmandfleet.com
Blain Supply, Inc.
PO Box 391
Janesville, WI
53547-0391
608.754.2821
info@farmandfleet.com
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Consumer Products |
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