What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership Trainee Program position at Modern Ice Equipment & Supply?
Where Bold Meets Cold: Launch Your Career with Modern Ice’s 24-Month Leadership Development Program
Greendale, IN | Dent, OH | Full-Time | $45k–$55k base OT & bonus | Starts Spring/Summer 2026
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.
• Finance/Business Analytics—turn raw data into profit-boosting dashboards.
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).
• Proven drive—internships, sports, clubs, entrepreneurial hustle.
• 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.
Modern Ice—Where Bold Meets Cold.
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000