2025 Professional Development Program

Company Overview:
The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization comprised of five different operating companies. Each company is dedicated to a specific value proposition within a certain industry. Together, these companies work with and assure continuity of supply for the nation’s most reputable food and supply chain outlets.

R.S. Hanline & Company Inc., founded in 1986 in Shelby, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted fresh produce suppliers delivering fresh-cut value added, specialty and locally grown products to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Entourage Trucking, formerly known as Trade Wind Express, an asset-based transportation division with hubs in Shelby, Ohio, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Romulus, Michigan. Trade Wind Express was founded by R.S. Hanline & Company in 1987.

Entourage Freight Solutions, founded in 2013, is an industry leader and a true 3PL in navigating refrigerated freight as well as dry freight and the expedited markets with more than 8,000 carriers in our vast network.

Hanline Frozen Foods, founded in 2020 in Romulus, Michigan, is a premium supplier of All-Natural, IQF, and Ready-to-Eat Ingredients to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Vidalia Valleyhas been a trusted name in fresh produce since its founding in 1983. Originally known as Manning Farms, Vidalia Valley specializes in processing, repacking, and distributing high-quality whole peeled Vidalia onions, industrial ingredients, condiments, and IQF vegetables.

 

Divisions:
R.S. Hanline & Company Inc (Shelby, OH) and Entourage Freight Solutions (Columbus, OH)

 

Position Title:
2025 Professional Development Program

 

Position Summary:
The Professional Development Program will run for the duration of Summer 2025. There are two separate programs. The program with RS Hanline based in Shelby, OH has an operational focus and the interns will spend time in every department teaching them how the business operates. 

The program with Entourage Freight Solutions based in Columbus, OH has more of a sales focus.  The interns will spend time with Carrier Sales, Inside Sales, Enterprise Sales, and Carrier Development. 

Overview:

The objective of the program is to provide you with employment that includes challenging responsibilities and training experience, while applying knowledge from your current course studies. As an Intern, you are expected to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and/or team building skills throughout the summer. The program is also intended to support our organization by allowing us to work with junior and senior-level college students prior to your graduation date to increase our ability to recruit for full-time opportunities. 

Compensation:

Interns will be non-exempt, hourly associates and paid weekly at a rate of $16.00 per hour. Interns will be subject to all company policies and procedures and will not be eligible for the benefits that are available to full time employees. Additionally, out-of-state, or out-of-town interns whose address exceeds 45 minutes via driving time from the plant or office will be provided with company paid housing accommodations for the summer. 

***For more information please visit: www.hanlinegroup.com