What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Talent Programs Specialist position at Mountaire Farms?
Primary Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the success of the individuals within the Management Trainee program. Their primary focus should be on providing coaching, education, assistance, and guidance to trainees. Additionally, they must focus on developing relationships with our college partners to ensure Mountaire's Trainee program is the most desired position at those schools. This success starts with ensuring our internship program is a great experience for all participants.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
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
ABOUT THE TEAM
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 and many exciting career development programs!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the success of the individuals within the Management Trainee program. Their primary focus should be on providing coaching, education, assistance, and guidance to trainees. Additionally, they must focus on developing relationships with our college partners to ensure Mountaire's Trainee program is the most desired position at those schools. This success starts with ensuring our internship program is a great experience for all participants.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Management Trainee Program - Being a leader to all trainees and meeting weekly with each trainee. Ensuring they are completing weekly reports and meeting all expectations. Ushering trainees along in the program to ensure they have all necessary information throughout departmental transitions. Organizing social events to develop trainee sense of community.
- Recruiting/College Relationships - Developing relationships with key colleges through recruiting events, attending poultry club meetings and lecturing as an industry professional in poultry classes. Managing the logistics of hiring for trainee positions including scheduling interviews and following up with all applicants in a timely manner.
- Internship Program - Working with hiring managers to ensure a smooth process from application to onboarding. Organizing and running social and networking events for interns throughout the summer. Ensuring that interns are provided proper direction and support from hiring managers. Providing assistance to interns to ensure a positive experience and strong project presentations.
- Trainee Graduate Follow Up - Continuing to support Management Trainees after they have graduated from the program to ensure they are receiving enough support, are continuing to grow and have a defined career path.
- Processing Trainee Program - Providing schedule assistance, hiring and onboarding assistance and aid when transitioning departments to all processing trainees.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1 - 5 years' relevant experience.
- Management Trainee Graduates preferred.
- Occasional travel to key colleges, etc.
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
ABOUT THE TEAM
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 and many exciting career development programs!
