Progressive Processing (Dubuque, IA) - Team Trainer - 1st shift

Hormel Foods Family of Companies; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods Family of Companies is seeking an HR support professional to assist on the production floor and in classroom settings. You will welcome new hires, guide them through onboarding and training, and coordinate checklists and probationary reviews to ensure a smooth start.

The role requires bilingual Spanish/English communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate where needed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish and English required or highly proficient.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and reliability.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple daily HR floor walks to ensure HR accessibility for all team members.
• Support managers with training initiatives on the production floor and in classrooms.
• Onboard new hires and guide them through training and initial weeks.
• Track checklists, probationary reviews, and follow-ups for a smooth start.
• Explain policies, benefits, and procedures clearly and compassionately.
• Translate as needed to ensure understanding of training, policies, and resources.
• Assist with HR documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide receptionist and HR Technician coverage.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

Responsibilities:
- Conduct multiple daily production floor walks maintaining HR accessibility to all team members.
- Support managers with training initiatives on the production floor and in classroom settings.
- Welcome all new hires and guide them through onboarding, training, and their first weeks on the job.
- Track new hire checklists, probationary reviews, and follow‑up touchpoints to ensure a smooth start.
- Help all team members understand company policies, benefits, and procedures in a clear, caring way.
- Translate (verbal and written) as needed to ensure every team member has a clear understanding of training, policies, and resources.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness in quickly locating information and solutions to meet team member and manager needs.
- Support new hire orientations - setting up, scheduling, translating, and conducting/presenting.
- Assist with completing HR documentation while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provide coverage and support for receptionist and HR Technician.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements:
- Ability to speak, read and translate Spanish and English.
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules that can include 2nd and/or 3rd shift hours occasionally.
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent in Human Resources related experience.
- Experience with personal computers to include advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and/or custom software.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems and interpret employment regulations.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and self-directed. Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management skills & ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Focused attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to work in a cold environment (35 to 40 Degrees) and/or warm environment (85+ degrees).
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Starting Wages: $17.50 to $23.25

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.