100% Employee Owned
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Who We Are
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About Us

About AlaTrade Foods

At AlaTrade Foods, we are an ownership-driven culture built for growth, opportunity, and lasting partnerships. We believe great companies are built by people who have a stake in the outcome. That is why we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is more than an employee - they are an owner.

Our Company

Who We Are

For more than 25 years, AlaTrade has delivered precision poultry solutions to foodservice operators, retailers, and further processors across the United States. From expert deboning to advanced portioning and customized production, our focus is simple: consistency, quality, and reliability at scale.

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Employee Ownership

Ownership Changes Everything

When you join AlaTrade, you are not stepping into just another job. You are joining a culture where every role matters, performance drives shared success, and people take pride in doing great work together.

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A Place To Grow

We are committed to helping people build long-term careers through opportunity, skill development, teamwork, and a workplace grounded in respect, trust, and accountability.

Careers at AlaTrade

Join a Company You Can Help Build

Explore career opportunities at AlaTrade and discover what employee ownership means for your future. We are building teams across multiple locations and looking for people ready to grow. Reach out to learn about open positions and how to apply. 

Why Employees Choose AlaTrade

  • Employee ownership that creates pride, accountability, and shared success
  • A stable company with modern operations and room to grow
  • A culture that values people, performance, and partnership

If you are looking for a place where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your success is shared, AlaTrade Foods is the place to build your future.

Our Team

Meet the AlaTrade Team & Board Members

The Leadership Team

Josh Whitley
President • CEO • Board Member
Andrea Elrod
Chief Financial Officer • Board Member
Greg West
Vice President of Sales & Supply Chain
Jason Shell
VP of Operations
Randy Dorsett
Director of Human Resources
Michael Barnwell
Director of Quality Assurance
James Blake
Boaz Plant Manager
Jeremy Eighmy
Albertville Plant Manager
Daniel Lowery
Safety & Environmental Manager
Brandi Chafin
Controller
Robert Blake
Director of Growth & Marketing

AlaTrade Board Members

Davis Lee
Board Member
John Pittard
Board Member
Victor Aspengren
Board Member
Kent Harrison
Board Member

The Sales Team

Tripp Lewis
Senior Sales Manager
Chuck Cooper
Business Development Manager
Cherie Ware
Customer Service Manager

Our Locations

Boaz, Alabama Facility

Located in Boaz, AlaTrade Foods’ Boaz facility has been a cornerstone of our operations since opening in 2004. The operation specializes in precision poultry deboning and value-added processing solutions designed to support further processors, institutional customers, and foodservice partners nationwide.

The facility combines skilled hand-deboning expertise with advanced automation technology, including Gainco Yield Plus and Foodmate systems, to deliver consistent, high-quality poultry products with exceptional yield performance.

In addition to the back-half deboning operations, the plant offers portioning capabilities for breast meat and tenders, producing fillets, butterflies, tenders, and diced chicken solutions tailored to the customer specifications.

Committed to the highest standards in food safety and quality assurance, the Boaz facility is BRC-certified and is subject to ongoing USDA inspection. The facility also uses multiple advanced Anritsu X-ray detection systems and maintains on-site USDA grading capabilities for products that support school nutrition programs.

Operating three production shifts with dedicated third-shift sanitation, the Boaz facility reflects AlaTrade Foods’ commitment to operational excellence, food safety, and dependable customer partnerships. The 34,700-square-foot operation includes specialized processing, cold storage, and shipping capabilities designed to efficiently serve customers across a wide range of poultry applications.

AlaTrade Foods – Boaz Plant
Boaz Plant • Contact Info
695 West Henderson Road
Boaz, AL 35957
Phone: 256-505-4500
Fax: 256-593-7913
Shipping/Receiving: 256-505-4634

Albertville, Alabama Facility

Located in Albertville, AlaTrade Foods’ facility has been a key part of the company’s growth and operational network since it opened in 2005. The facility specializes in poultry deboning, advanced portioning, and value-added processing solutions for foodservice, retail, institutional, and further processing customers.

Designed for high-volume, precision production, the facility processes a wide range of poultry products, including breast meat, tenders, and wings. Advanced technologies, including multiple JBT/DSI intelligent water-jet portioning systems, allow the plant to deliver highly accurate sizing and customized product specifications. Additional capabilities include tender trimming, wing sectioning, marination, and customized packaging programs tailored to customer requirements.

The Albertville facility serves as a trusted co-packing and processing partner for leading poultry companies and national brands, producing products to exact customer specifications while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. The operation is BRC-certified, utilizes advanced X-ray inspection systems, and is subject to continuous USDA inspection to ensure product integrity, consistency, and customer confidence.

Operating multiple production shifts with dedicated sanitation support, the Albertville facility reflects AlaTrade Foods’ commitment to operational excellence, customer responsiveness, and scalable protein solutions. The approximately 56,000-square-foot facility includes dedicated processing, cold storage, shipping, and dry storage areas designed to efficiently support high-capacity poultry operations and nationwide distribution.

AlaTrade Foods – Albertville Plant
Albertville Plant • Contact Info
200 Tyson Drive
Albertville AL, 35950
Phone: 256-505-4500
Fax: 256-505-4899
Shipping/Receiving: 256-505-4888

Careers

Supervisor Trainee
Albertville
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1st Shift
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Full-Time
This 2nd shift maintenance role assists qualified technicians and management with equipment and facility maintenance. Responsibilities include following safety procedures, wearing proper PPE, participating in training, reading written materials and schematic drawings, and communicating with other departments.
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Quality Assurance Technician
Albertville
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1st Shift
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Full-Time
This quality assurance role supports daily poultry production by helping confirm that products, packaging, equipment, and work areas meet company expectations. The position requires basic math skills, dependable attendance, clear communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks in a production environment.
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Maintenance Tech
AlaTrade
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2nd Shift
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Full-Time
This maintenance position supports qualified technicians and management with assigned maintenance tasks in a production environment. Responsibilities include following safety procedures, wearing proper PPE, participating in training, reading written materials and schematic drawings, and communicating with other departments.
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Hand Portion Production Supervisor
Boaz
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1st Shift
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Full-Time
This 3rd shift role oversees poultry portioning operations for tenders and breasts. Candidates should have 1–3 years of portioning experience and an understanding of production flow, line readiness, equipment performance, USDA inspection readiness, safety, records, shipments, inventory rotation, and product coding. 
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General Production – Boaz
Boaz
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1st Shift
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Full-Time
This position prepares chicken products for further processing, grocery programs, and restaurant customers. Responsibilities include cleaning, trimming, slicing, inspecting, and removing skin, bones, excess fat, bruises, or blemishes from meat. The role uses both production equipment and hands-on work to support steady output and consistent product quality.
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General Production – Albertville
Albertville
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1st Shift
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Full-Time
Production team members work in a poultry processing facility, preparing chicken products for further processing, grocery programs, and restaurant customers. Duties include cleaning, trimming, slicing, inspecting, and removing skin, bones, excess fat, bruises, or blemishes from meat. The job combines machine-assisted production with hands-on work that supports consistent product quality and daily production flow.
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