Leadership Trainee Program

Modern Ice Equipment & Supply; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Company-paid life & disability insurance

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Modern Ice Equipment & Supply in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is launching a 24-month Leadership Development Program aimed at ambitious graduates. This program includes comprehensive training phases in Warehouse Operations, Cross-Functional Rotations, and an Executive Showcase project that leads to a full-time role upon completion.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a willingness for hands-on work. The program offers a competitive salary of $45k–$55k plus benefits like medical and 401(k). Join us to take your career from cold to bold!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by start date, all majors welcome; STEM, business, or supply-chain are a plus.
• Ability and willingness to engage in physical labor during the warehouse phase.
• Curiosity and analytical skills to excel in various roles.

Responsibilities

• Master inbound/outbound operations and ERP/WMS transactions.
• Choose 2–3 rotations such as Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Present projects and KPI scorecards to senior leaders.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical skills

Forklift skills

Teamwork

Sales skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Where Bold Meets Cold: Launch Your Career with Modern Ice’s 24-Month Leadership Development Program

Why Modern Ice?

Modern Ice Equipment & Supply is North America’s #1 full-line provider to the packaged-ice industry. From high-tech plant design to same-day parts shipments, we keep beverages frosty from coast to coast. Now we’re investing in the next generation of leaders—ambitious graduates who are ready to get their hands cold, learn every part of the business, and make real impact in just two years. During this time you are eligible for reviews, increases and potentially for new positions that become available. It is a recruit from within mentality based on two things; the needs of the business, and most of all YOU!

What You’ll Experience

Phase 1 – Warehouse & Logistics Immersion (8–9 months)

• Master inbound/outbound operations, ERP/WMS transactions, and forklift skills.
• Own accuracy, quality, safety, and compliance on the warehouse floor.

Phase 2 – Cross-Functional Rotation (up to 15 months total)

Choose 2–3 rotations (≈ 6 months each) such as:

• Sales & Account Management—quote customers and help close deals.
• Project Engineering—design ice-plant layouts and spec equipment.
• Supply Chain & Purchasing—optimize inventory and supplier performance.
• Logistics Optimization—slash freight costs and elevate on-time delivery.
• Technical Service—troubleshoot equipment with pros in the field.
• Marketing/Product Development—launch cold-chain innovations.

Capstone – Executive Showcase

Present a high-impact project and KPI scorecards to senior leadership—then walk straight into your first post-program role (Account Manager, Project Engineer, Operations Supervisor, and more).

What Makes You Bold

• Bachelor’s degree by start date (all majors welcome; STEM, business, or supply-chain a plus).
• Curiosity, analytical chops, and willingness to start in a hands‑on warehouse role.
• Ability and willingness to physical labor and thrive in varied temperature zones during warehouse phase.

What We Give You

• $45k–$55k base (hourly) + overtime + day-one performance bonus eligibility.
• Clear pay growth and promotion reviews
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, company-paid life & disability.
• Dedicated mentor, executive exposure, and real projects that move the needle.
• A promote-from-within culture.

Ready to Meet Your Future? Be bold and quick apply now!

Modern Ice Equipment & Supply is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant. We welcome talented people of every background to bring their unique perspectives—because innovation, like ice, is at its best when perfectly mixed.