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Ryder

Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Springfield, IL · On-site

$25.30/hr

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee: * Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week * Hourly Pay:$25.30 per hour * Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification ...

Ryder

Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Springfield, IL · On-site

$25.30/hr

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee: * Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week * Hourly Pay:$25.30 per hour * Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification ...

Ryder

Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Springfield, IL · On-site

$25.30/hr

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee: * Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week * Hourly Pay:$25.30 per hour * Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification ...

Orkin

Branch Manager Trainee

Springfield, IL

Plus, if there's one thing we know at Orkin, it's that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! Responsibilities ...

Orkin LLC

Branch Manager Trainee

Springfield, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Plus, if there's one thing we know at Orkin, it's that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! Responsibilities ...

Penn Global Marketing

Be Seen First

Sales Manager Trainee

Springfield, IL · On-site

$60K - $120K/yr

Top performers here succeed by executing the model consistently, not by reinventing it. This is a commission-driven environment. There is no entitlement mentality here. Your income reflects your ...

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How much do it trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for it trainee in Springfield, IL is $43,143.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,700.00 and $50,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IT trainee?

An IT Trainee job is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on experience in various areas of information technology. Trainees typically work under the guidance of experienced professionals, learning about software development, system administration, networking, cybersecurity, or technical support. The role helps build fundamental technical skills and knowledge while offering exposure to industry best practices. IT Trainee programs often lead to full-time positions in specialized IT fields after successful completion.

What types of projects or tasks might an IT trainee work on during their training period?

As an IT Trainee, you can expect to work on tasks such as setting up and troubleshooting workstations, assisting with help desk requests, supporting software and hardware installations, and monitoring system performance under supervision. You'll often shadow experienced IT staff and may participate in small-scale projects like updating inventory records or helping maintain network security measures. This hands-on exposure helps you understand real-world IT environments and develops your practical skills. The diverse range of tasks ensures you gain a broad experience base, which is valuable for advancing your career in IT.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the IT trainee position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an IT Trainee, you need a strong grasp of basic computer systems, troubleshooting, and an eagerness to learn, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with operating systems, common office software, basic networking, and sometimes entry-level certifications like CompTIA IT Fundamentals is helpful. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure you can quickly adapt, support IT teams effectively, and progress in the field.

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Infographic showing various It Trainee job openings in Springfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,143 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Foodservice Sales Trainee

M. J. Kellner Foodservice

Springfield, IL

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Foodservice Sales Trainee
About Us
M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee-owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day. We come to work each day to exceed all of our customers' food service needs and to be their most trusted and reliable partner.
Summary
The Foodservice Sales Trainee is an entry-level position designed to prepare individuals for a future role as a Foodservice Sales Consultant. This role includes a structured training period of approximately 12–24 months, during which the trainee will develop product knowledge, sales skills, and customer relationship capabilities. The trainee will support the sales team through route coverage, customer service, and hands-on learning experiences.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Participates in a structured training program focused on sales techniques, product knowledge, and company systems
  2. Shadows experienced Sales Consultants to learn consultative selling practices and territory management
  3. Develops an understanding of customer business operations, including restaurants, kitchens, and foodservice environments
  4. Keeps informed of new products, services, and other general information of interest to customers
  5. Provides vacation and absence coverage for Sales Consultants by servicing existing customer routes
  6. Supports efforts to maintain and grow sales within assigned temporary routes
  7. Attends and participates in all Food Shows, Sales Meetings, Credit Meetings, customer product cuttings, and any other event where members of the Sales team are present
  8. Learns company policies, including credit processes, ordering systems, and customer support procedures
  9. Works with the accounting department to communicate the company’s credit collection process and attends quarterly credit meetings
  10. Gradually assumes responsibility for increasing sales revenue and managing customer accounts
  11. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Competencies
  1. Customer Focus
  2. Excellent problem-solving skills
  3. Verbal and written communication proficiency
  4. Excellent time management/organizational skills
  5. Ethical Conduct
  6. Flexibility
  7. Professional Etiquette
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and/or home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
This job also operates at customer locations: outdoor, warehouse, restaurant, and kitchen settings. In these settings, it is often difficult to regulate temperature, so extreme heat and cold may be experienced.
Extended time driving between customer locations is also expected.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and food product weighing from 10 pounds to 100 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of work
This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work, especially on Sundays.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of professional sales experience or professional foodservice experience
  • Recognition of advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Two years of professional sales experience in food industry
Additional Eligibility qualifications
None required for this position.
AAp/EEo statement
M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

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