Management Trainee

During this comprehensive program, trainees will learn Mountaire Farms operating systems from raw material sourcing through product processing and distribution to our external customers. Management Trainees will follow a rotational schedule to learn Live Operations, Processing Operations as well as Sales and Support roles. Trainees will be challenged throughout the process to perform on-the-job tasks, complete assignments, demonstrate learning mastery, develop and demonstrate Situational Leadership competencies and gain a working knowledge of the operational excellence required in each facet of the organization. Through this program, trainees gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions under the direction of experienced personnel by performing the duties listed below.

Position Responsibilities Include:

The trainee takes initiative and responsibility for his or her own success. The demonstrated commitment by the trainee to achieve results is central to taking full advantage of the Management Trainee Program opportunity. The trainee is expected to display the high degree of professionalism and meet the following responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of Mountaire’s vertically integrated processes within Live Operations, Processing Operations, and Sales / Support.
• Actively engage in a 50-week rotational schedule that follows the process flow of vertical integration
• Meet and exceed department learning objectives in an effective, efficient manner
• Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, processes, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties
• Complete projects as required in a high-quality, timely basis
• Actively participate in progress reviews after the completion of each department training
• Demonstrate a professional approach to work at all times
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Demonstrate a problem-solving, creative approach to challenges and obstacles
• Build mutual understanding and respect among individuals and across all areas of the business
• Participate in multiple leadership development courses throughout the training program

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of experience
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, Business Management or related majors.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Internship experience within agriculture preferred
• Must be willing to travel (local and overnight)

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Organization

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed — that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement at up to $6,000 annually, and many exciting career development programs!