Poultry Production Trainee: Path to Leadership

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking candidates for a 12‑week trainee program designed to build a strong foundation in poultry breeding and operations. Trainees will rotate across multiple departments and receive hands‑on training under experienced staff.

Participants will gain exposure to operations, management perspectives, and company practices, with progress reports and coaching to facilitate future promotion within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Motivate toward career growth and learning.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• The 12 week Trainee program is designed to provide a foundation of poultry breeding that allows for future growth and development within our company.
• Receive training and perform duties in several departments across the production complex.
• Visits and knowledge transfer in other departments such as Feed Mills, Hatchery, Logistics/Transportation and support functions.
• Learn various staff functions, including operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices affecting each phase of business
• Report on progress of goals and objectives
• Monitor performance progress with management and key trainers
• Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties
• Train in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and provide greater promotional opportunities
• Provide support as needed in the various departments, including reporting, data-entry, presentation creation, strategic planning, and customer service as needed

Skills

Career growth

Learning agility

Strong communication

Team interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aviagen is seeking candidates for a 12‑week trainee program designed to build a strong foundation in poultry breeding and operations. Trainees will rotate across multiple departments and receive hands‑on training under experienced staff.

Participants will gain exposure to operations, management perspectives, and company practices, with progress reports and coaching to facilitate future promotion within the organization.