Description Position at Pilgrim's

ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Pilgrim’s, formerly Gold n’ Plump Poultry, has an opening for an on-site Onboarding Specialist on the day shift in our Cold Spring, MN production environment.

 As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades.  We have over 58,000 team members that take pride in providing more than 133 million daily servings of protein to retailers, restaurants, foodservice providers and consumers around the world. 

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team! This position starts at $23.83 per hour.

Benefits include: 

5 Days of Vacation upon hirePaid sick timeBenefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more401K contributions on day 1 of employmentDay shift hours, Monday through Friday70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry productsTraining provided with a trainer/mentor.Advancement opportunitiesBetter Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!POSITION SUMMARY:  Onboarding Specialists 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.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure all safety policies and expectations are being met by new hiresManage the overall experience of new hires from day 1 to 60 days or when the new hire becomes qualified, whichever comes firstDemonstrate 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 assignedAssist Production Supervisors with monthly Alchemy training providing administrative and interpreting supportDevelop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, and leadersCollaborate with HR and Operations to ensure new hires have proper training for successful onboardingParticipate on HR & company committeesOther 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 consideredBilingual English/Spanish is requiredMust be able to effectively communicate with others and have a professional demeanorPrevious training experience preferred. Highly motivated and positive; considered a great people personMust 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 skillsAbility to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employeesMust be able to work varying hours and days (including weekends) as neededAble to work independently; disciplined, confident and self-starterMust have a great attendance record and be in good standingTo perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/VET/DISABLED