At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.
Our 12-month rotational Management Trainee Program provides recent graduates with a unique opportunity to explore every area of our business, from live operations to production, distribution, and everywhere in between. Along the way, trainees gain exposure to diverse career paths, meaningful learning experiences, and a variety of leadership approaches that help them develop their own leadership style and prepare for a successful career with Butterball.
About The ProgramThroughout the 12-month program, trainees rotate through key business areas and departments to gain exposure to the people, processes, and strategies that drive our organization. These experiences provide insight into a variety of career paths while helping participants understand what effective leadership looks like across different functions, teams, and environments.
Designed to develop the next generation of manufacturing and operations leaders, the program combines structured leadership development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and rotational assignments designed to build business acumen, strengthen communication and decision-making skills, and prepare participants to lead people and teams with confidence. Throughout the program, trainees are encouraged to reflect on the leadership styles they observe and develop their own leadership approach in alignment with Butterball's values and leadership competencies.
The primary rotation locations are:
In addition to the primary rotations, trainees will have opportunities to visit other Butterball operation facilities located in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Missouri.
What You’ll LearnThroughout the program, you will:
What You’ll Get
Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally climb and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
DisclaimerWe embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
