Apprentice Trainee Program

Program Overview

USA Dutch, Inc. offers a structured, paid training program designed to prepare candidates for full-time employment in our manufacturing operations.

Program Length: 5 weeks
Sessions Per Week: 3
Session Length: 3 hours each
Training Start Time: 5:00 PM
Total Training Hours: 45 hours

Attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions are mandatory.

Training Schedule

Training sessions will be held twice weekly, beginning promptly at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a 5-week program.

Compensation

Training Wage: $12.00 per hour
Total Training Compensation: $540.00 (45 hours × $12.00/hour)

Candidates must complete training to receive the course compensation. Compensation is provided after training is complete.

Post Training Employment Opportunity

Upon successful completion of the training program and demonstration of required skills, candidates will be paid in full for the training period and offered the following:

Employment Status: Full-time
Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Shift Assignment: 2nd Shift, Monday thru Thursday, 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM (Assigned based on operational needs and candidate availability)

Employment is contingent upon meeting company performance, attendance, and conduct standards.

Safety & Dress Code Requirements

For the safety of all employees, the following requirements apply at every training session:

• Required: Steel toe footwear
• Required: Safety glasses
• Prohibited: Shorts

Failure to comply with safety or dress code requirements may result in removal from a training session or dismissal from the program.

Training Content Overview

• Weeks 1–2:
  • Company orientation
  • Safety policies and procedures
  • Introduction to job fundamentals
  • Hands-on skills development
  • Equipment and process training
  • Instructor-guided practice
• Weeks 3–4:
  • Advanced skill application
  • Productivity and quality expectations
  • Increasing independence
• Week 5:
  • Final evaluation
  • Skills assessment
  • Employment offer discussion

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the program, candidates must:

• Attend all scheduled training sessions
• Follow all safety rules and company policies
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and required skill competency

The USA Dutch Credo

At USA Dutch, our work is guided by a shared set of values. The following Credo outlines the principles all employees are expected to uphold:

We are dedicated to serving our customers. Our success is achieved by meeting customer needs through outstanding products, efficient practices, fair dealings, and heartfelt, enthusiastic service from every employee.
We conduct ourselves with integrity. We are ethical, honest, reliable, and true to our word. When we fall short, we take responsibility, make amends, and recommit to our principles.
We take pride in everything we do. We strive for excellence, take responsibility for our work, and seek daily satisfaction in a job well done—while remaining humble and open to growth.
We are respectful of others. We treat customers, vendors, and coworkers with respect, courtesy, professionalism, and genuine concern for their success and well-being.
We believe in working together. We believe in a positive mindset. We believe in the power of relationships. These values drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success for individuals and the company as a whole.

Acknowledgment & Agreement

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms of this training program, including compensation, safety requirements, and the conditional nature of post-training employment. I agree to comply with all USA Dutch policies and uphold the USA Dutch Credo.

Candidate Signature: ________________________ Date: ______________
USA Dutch Representative: __________________ Date: _______________