Retention Associate - 1st Shfit

Wayne Farms LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Tennessee is seeking a role focused on monitoring probationary employees through training and conducting job previews for hourly applicants, ensuring understanding of requirements. The position supports line leaders and supervisors by identifying training needs, scheduling previews with HR, and guiding new hires through initial exercises; strong English communication is essential.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend English; bilingual ability preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review the progress of probationary employees during training.
• Conduct job previews for hourly applicants.
• Identify training needs through discussions with leaders.
• Assist line leaders and supervisors in solving training problems.
• Schedule job previews for hourly applicants with HR Coordinator or Recruiter.
• Instruct employees on exercises to improve strength, endurance, and the hardening process during the first days of employment.
• Promote employee recognition within the production department.

Skills

English communication

Multilingual (2+ languages)

Training coordination

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible to monitor and review the progress of probationary employees throughout the training process. This role will conduct job previews for hourly applicants and may help identify training needs through discussions with leaders.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Monitor and review the progress of employees through feedback meetings and discussions with supervisors and, based on these meetings, identify employee training and development needs within the production departmentHelp line leaders and supervisors solve specific training problems; either in a one-on-one basis or in groupsPartner with HR Coordinator or Recruiter to schedule job preview for hourly applicants; explain all facets of position for the applicants to ensure they understand the physical requirements, environment, etc. during the job preview processInstruct employees about exercise activities designed to improve strength, endurance, and the hardening process within the first three days of employmentPromote employee recognition throughout the production departmentPerform additional duties as assignedEDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Ability to communicate and comprehend English; ability to communicate in two or more languages preferredAbility to engage employees and communicate job tasks in a comprehensive mannerBasic computer and math skillsSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work in a hot or cold and wet environmentAbility to stand for an 8 hour shiftAbility to work non-standard hours (holidays, weekends and extended shifts) as neededWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.