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SENECA FOODS

Manager Trainee 1

Glencoe, MN ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

As a Manager Trainee, the selected candidate will work across all areas of the facility throughout ... Other duties as assigned Plant/Manufacturing (July - November) * * Observe and react to dynamic ...

Hormel Foods

Controls Technician-FBO

Faribault, MN ยท On-site

$30.75 - $43.25/hr

Hormel Foods Controls Technician - (Jennie-O Turkey Store - Faribault Plant) To save time applying ... Mentor Controls Trainees and support skill development within the controls group. QUALIFICATIONS:

Columbus Craft Meats

Controls Technician-FBO

Faribault, MN ยท On-site

$30.75 - $43.25/hr

Hormel Foods Controls Technician - (Jennie-O Turkey Store - Faribault Plant) To save time applying ... Mentor Controls Trainees and support skill development within the controls group. QUALIFICATIONS:

Xcel Energy

Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Welch, MN ยท On-site

$84K - $120K/yr

The Instructor evaluates trainee performance on-the-job and in the simulator when applicable ... Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during lengthy outages.

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant trainee in Minnesota is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.41 and $24.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Plant Trainee vs Plant Operator?

AspectPlant TraineePlant Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training programsHigh school diploma; technical certification or license often preferred
Work EnvironmentTraining site, plant facilities, supervised environmentOperational plant floor, machinery, shift work
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level training roles in power plants, manufacturing, or chemical plantsFull-time operational roles in similar industries

In summary, a Plant Trainee is an entry-level position focused on learning and training within a plant environment, often requiring minimal experience. A Plant Operator, on the other hand, is a fully responsible role involving the direct operation of plant equipment, requiring more experience and certifications. Both roles are essential in plant operations but differ mainly in responsibility and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Plant Trainee job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,788 per year, or $22 per hour.

0583 - Site Manager Trainee

Fortrex Solutions Inc.

Faribault, MN โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

General Information
Position Title
Site Manager Trainee - Faribault, MN
Location
United States, MN, Faribault
Date Published
05-21-2025
Area Of Interest
Plant Operations Team Members General Labor (site)
Working Time
Full-Time
Type Of Contract
Permanent
Work Type
On Site
Ref #
1879
Position Summary
WHO YOU ARE:
Join our team as a Management Trainee and gain hands-on experience in ensuring top-tier cleanliness and safety standards within the facilities we clean. If you are passionate about maintaining a healthy environment and eager to grow in a leadership role, apply now!
WHO WE ARE:
Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.
OUR MISSION:
We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.
Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do - from plant team members to consumers.
Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You Will Do:
The Management Trainee works directly with the Site Manager at individual customer sites and includes training to take responsibility for operations at a customer site involving sanitation. This includes cleaning procedures, safety, food safety, quality assurance ('โ‚ฌยœQA'โ‚ฌ), customer relations, payroll, team member relations, staffing, budgets, and billing.
Job duties include:
  • Work under the supervision of an experienced Site manager to learn the essential skills for success.
  • Demonstrate positive attitude, willingness to learn, and exemplary attendance.
  • Over the course of 3 to 5 months, follow a program that teaches you to perform all jobs in the company's system, ranging from hourly sanitor to Site Manager.
  • Trainee development will be monitored through weekly reports from the training Site manager to the Area Manager, Division HR Business Partner, and Training Manager.
  • Trainee will attend one regional Advanced Management Training Roadshow.
  • Limited travel may be required to allow trainee exposure to different kinds of facilities and the start-up process.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Your Must Haves:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to read, write, add, subtract.
  • 6-12 months of related sanitation experience.
  • General working knowledge of computers/technology (Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment ('โ‚ฌยœPPE'โ‚ฌ) and work in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations.
  • Ability to find job placement and relocate, if needed.

What We Prefer You Have:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree ('โ‚ฌยœGED'โ‚ฌ).
  • 2-year degree from Community College/University.

Our Environment:
This position reports to a processing facility that may have hot, cold, and wet conditions where the use of Personal Protective Equipment ('โ‚ฌยœPPE'โ‚ฌ) is required. PPE may consist of a hard hat, rain jacket, rain pants, boots, goggles, gloves, etc.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
  • Training & Development Opportunities

EEO DISCLAIMER
Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.
Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!

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