Description
ONBOARDING SPECIALIST
***RESUME REQUIRED***
PURPOSE AND GENERAL SUMMARY:
Pilgrim’s is looking for a Onboarding Specialist to track and support hourly production new hires for the first 60 days of employment. This ensures a complete introduction to the facility and their new job, which allows the new hire to successfully achieve operational goals. The Onboarding Specialist is an extension of both HR and Operations. This role will be based in at our processing plant in Cold Spring, MN.
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all safety policies and expectations are being met by new hires
- Manage the overall experience of new hires from day 1 to 60 days or when the new hire becomes qualified, whichever comes first
- Demonstrate hands-on training techniques for new hires during the onboarding period (first 60 days of employment) and make recommendations to the Onboarding Supervisor about individual training needs, concerns, and special circumstances. Onboarding Specialists spend 90-95% of their time on the production floor with the new hires.
- Administer, track, and evaluate all new hire floor training in accordance and compliance with the Onboarding Training Program guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to: hours of training per week, qualification status, attendance, turnover, fostering new hire/supervisor relationship, weekly meetings, other duties as assigned
- Assist Production Supervisors with monthly Alchemy training providing administrative and interpreting support
- Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, and leaders
- Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure new hires have proper training for successful onboarding
- Participate on HR & company committees
- Other duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/ GED; Associates Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others and have a professional demeanor
- Previous training experience preferred. Highly motivated and positive; considered a great people person
- Must be able to work in hot/cold areas, stand for long periods of time, and know how to perform all jobs in the area.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees
- Must be able to work varying hours and days (including weekends) as needed
- Able to work independently; disciplined, confident and self-starter
- Must have a great attendance record and be in good standing
- Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, personal days, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $ 24.19/hr; and
- Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
We will accept applications and resumes for this position until July 16, 2025.
About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.
EOE, including disability/vets
