Retention Coordinator

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a role focused on monitoring the progress of probationary employees during training and conducting job previews for hourly applicants. The person will help identify training needs through discussions with production leaders and assist in solving training-related problems with supervisors.

The role emphasizes clear communication, involvement of HR when scheduling previews, and ensuring applicants understand the physical requirements and environment before entering

Qualifications

• English communication is required to convey job tasks clearly to applicants and team members.
• Ability to engage employees and communicate tasks in an understandable way.
• Basic computer and math skills for record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review the progress of probationary employees through feedback meetings with supervisors.
• Identify training and development needs within the production department based on discussions.
• Help line leaders and supervisors solve training problems individually or in groups.
• Schedule job previews for hourly applicants; explain all facets of the position and requirements during previews.

Skills

English communication

Multilingual capability

Employee engagement

Training needs analysis

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 department
• Help line leaders and supervisors solve specific training problems; either in a one-on-one basis or in groups
• Partner 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 process
• Instruct employees about exercise activities designed to improve strength, endurance, and the hardening process within the first three days of employment
• Promote employee recognition throughout the production department
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate and comprehend English; ability to communicate in two or more languages preferred
• Ability to engage employees and communicate job tasks in a comprehensive manner
• Basic computer and math skills

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a hot or cold and wet environment
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift Ability to work non-standard hours (holidays, weekends and extended shifts) as needed

We 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.