iNexus Program (Future Opportunities) at Butterball Farms, Inc. – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

Butterball® Farms is proud to introduce iNEXUS, a transformative talent-development program designed to unlock potential, accelerate career mobility, and prepare individuals for in-demand skilled trades careers.

Through iNEXUS, we are recruiting motivated individuals who want to build long-term careers as Electricians, Plumbers, or Maintenance Technicians. Participants will work with us in a paid General Manufacturing role while completing employer-funded technical training toward an industry-recognized credential.

Upon successful completion of the program and attainment of the certificate, participants may transition into skilled trades roles either within Butterball Farms or with an approved partnering employer.

This is more than a job — it’s a launchpad to a sustainable, high-demand career.

Who We Are: At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives. For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry.

Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies, we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace.

When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together.

What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your success — both on and off the job.

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development and internal promotion.
• Innovative & Inclusive Culture Join a workplace that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal growth, and diversity.
• Shift Premiums Competitive pay with additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Paid Time Off Enjoy paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) with Company Match Plan for your future with our generous retirement savings program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Continue your education with financial support for approved programs.
• Access to The Source Get connected to community resources, support services, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related issues.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.

About the iNEXUS Program: iNEXUS is an employer-led workforce initiative designed to equip individuals for future-ready careers in high-growth fields.

The program offers:

• Paid training toward certifications in Electrical, Plumbing, or Industrial Maintenance (Requires in-person classroom attendance once per week)
• Full-time employment at Butterball Farms while enrolled
• A pathway to transfer into skilled trades roles with Butterball or partner companies upon completion
• No prior experience required — only drive, commitment, and a willingness to learn

iNEXUS participants will perform General Manufacturing duties while actively engaging in class once a week and required coursework. Participants are expected to maintain strong performance on the production floor while progressing through their training milestones. This program is ideal for individuals seeking stable employment today and a long-term, living-wage skilled trades career tomorrow.

Compensation: $15.00 + shift premiums (where applicable)

Training Costs: 100% employer-funded for approved programs

iNEXUS Trainee Expectations:

• Participate fully in employer-sponsored training programs and coursework.
• Demonstrate progress toward certification requirements.
• Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and performance in both work and training.
• Uphold Butterball Farms’ culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Upon completion, transition into a skilled trades role with Butterball or a partnering employer

Education / Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong interest in Electrical, Plumbing, or Maintenance careers.
• Commitment to learning, developing new skills, and growing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Reliability, accountability, and a positive approach to problem-solving.

Essential Physical Requirements

(This role requires the following physical activities)

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing
• Standing (up to 8+ hours per shift)
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Repetitive hand motions
• Eye-hand coordination
• Working at a consistent pace for extended periods
• Reading and understanding work instructions

Frequent (33–66% of the time):

• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Grasping
• Bending at the waist
• Twisting upper body
• Climbing stairs
• Problem-solving and interpreting instructions
• Using general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Occasional (Up to 33% of the time):

• Stooping
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Kneeling
• Additional reaching
• Driving (if applicable)

Physical Effort

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs
• Occasional pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs

Working Environment

This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve:

• Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods
• Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols

DISCLAIMER: Satisfactory completion of the designated training program is required to interview for a position at our partnering company. Upon satisfactory completion, the candidate will be interviewed and may be considered for available internship or apprenticeship opportunities and other qualifying positions, subject to applicable organizational requirements and selection criteria. Our partnering company is an equal opportunity employer and completion of the training program does not guarantee a candidate a position.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).