Onboarding Specialist- 3rd Shift

JBS Foods; Hickory (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims in Kentucky is seeking a Training Specialist to manage the onboarding experience for new hires from day one to qualification, ensuring safety and policy adherence.

You will deliver hands-on training on the plant floor, track hours, attendance and qualifications, collaborate with supervisors and HR, and drive key metrics like 30/60 day retention and JSA completions, while embodying Pilgrims' values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; associates degree preferred.
• Two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required.
• Experience may substitute for formal degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new hire onboarding from day 1 through 60 days or qualification.
• Administer and track floor training: hours, attendance, status, turnover.
• Provide hands-on training and advise management on needs.
• Foster positive working relationships with new hires, peers and supervisors.
• Review production processes and product specs with supervisors and HR.
• Meet KPIs such as 30/60 day retention and JSA completions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

People skills

Training experience

Production knowledge

Time management

Communication

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Independence

Plant environment

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree / 2 years college

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Description

POSITION 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.
• Administer, track, and evaluate all new hire floor training to include but not limited to: hours of training per week, qualification status, attendance, turnover, fostering new hire/supervisor relationship, weekly meetings, other duties as assigned
• Hands-on training for new-hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and/or Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns and continued employment.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders and clients
• Meet with supervisors, Human Resources, and coordinators to review production processes and product specifications
• Fulfill the below key performance indicators: 30 and 60 day retention, JSA completions of all new hires, and others as assigned
• Meet the following expectations: instill all Pilgrims' values, hands-on training in the production enviorment, no new hires moved prior to 42 days, complete all training documents, ensure trainees are qualified timely, complete weekly meetings with new hires and supervisors, follow up with superintendent and training supervisor on any new hire issues, focus all attention and resources on new hires and their successful on boarding
• All other duties as assigned

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Highly motivational and positive, considered a great people person
• Previous training experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in all duties of the specific department in production
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional communication and demeanor
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees
• Disciplined, confident and self-starter
• Able to work independently
• Must be willing to work in a plant/industrial environment 90% of the time (limited office work)
• Must have great attendance record and be in good standing

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

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.

Benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrims,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

EOE, including disability/vets