Mountaire Farms

Primary Purpose

In search of driven, high-potential individuals to join our Operations Management Trainee Program, a 26-week immersive hands-on experience designed to develop future leaders in poultry processing operations. This program offers comprehensive exposure to our processing facilities and focuses on building leadership, problem-solving and operational excellence. Trainees will rotate through key operational departments, gaining in-depth knowledge of the business while working alongside experienced mentors and subject matter experts (SMEs). They will be challenged with meaningful projects, receive regular feedback and develop critical leadership and technical skills in a fast-paced environment. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will be eligible for placement in a supervisory role within Processing Operations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participate in structured rotations across key processing departments such as Live Haul, First Processing, Second Processing, Debone, Tray Pack and Shipping, under the guidance of a dedicated mentor to gain hands-on exposure and a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Plant operations.
2. Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to daily operational challenges, learning from both frontline leaders and your mentor while contributing to production flow, process improvement, quality control and yield optimization in each department.
3. Receive performance evaluations at the end of each rotation and complete a self-assessment to reflect on learning, identifying growth areas and setting goals for continuous improvement.
4. Participate in three core development sessions focused on accountability, communication and collaboration and engage in Early Talent team events to build essential leadership competencies and peer connections.
5. Submit a weekly and monthly report summarizing key learnings, challenges and questions to ensure continuous engagement and visibility to program leaders.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree or relevant trade certification (area of study considered based on business needs). Internal candidates may qualify with at least 2 years of service with Mountaire, be in good standing with no disciplinary actions in the past 12 months and have a supervisor's recommendation for program participation.
• 0 - 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong work ethic and leadership potential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on work environment.
• Eagerness to learn, grow and contribute to team success.

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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.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms 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 and many exciting career development programs!