Management Trainee- Live Production

The Management Trainee position will be an entry-level salaried role that will prepare the holder for a supervisory position in Operations or the Live Production area of the complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

• Familiarizing oneself with the different aspects of the operation over the course of six months in preparation for a job assignment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and report on the assigned operational areas during the training process.
• Assuming responsibilities over assigned work areas under the leadership and guidance of a mentor.
• Champion for company-wide safety programs and initiatives.
• This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, and Conflict Management.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to communicate effectively; must possess demonstrated ability to work within timelines and in pressured situations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; excellent follow-through on assigned tasks required for this position; must be able to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• User-level experience with common problem-solving tools.
• Leadership ability and communication skills are sufficiently strong to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient English language knowledge and skills (oral and written).
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• High work capacity, dependable, results-oriented, and strong sense of urgency.
• Poultry experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an associate degree completed in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

When in a plant environment:

• Position may require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, climbing, stacking, pushing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Extraneous situations may arise that require additional physical demands.
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• It is necessary that candidates have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful under unanticipated situations.
• Occasionally work nights, weekends, holidays, and/ or long shifts.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Subject to odors and areas with moderate to extreme levels of noise ranging from 50 dB to 110 dB.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in poultry and food processing facilities.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors at 10 ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.