Orientation Trainer
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide, processing, preparing, packaging, and delivering fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in over 100 countries. Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, ensuring top products and services for customers, trust with suppliers, profitability for shareholders, and better futures for team members.
About the role
This position supports Human Resources by conducting orientation and onboarding of new hires, scheduling training classes, organizing materials, presenting courses, and measuring training effectiveness. The focus is on ensuring all training programs run smoothly and comply with company standards.
Responsibilities
- Administer, track, and evaluate all New Hire Orientation and Onboarding training in compliance with the People Pillar.
- Supervise new hires during training and recommend training needs, concerns, or continued employment to management or HR.
- Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders, and clients.
- Meet with trainers, supervisors, HR, and Benefits coordinators to review training materials and processes.
- Schedule and coordinate multiple, sometimes simultaneous, training sessions.
- Organize and maintain training venues, logistics, and equipment.
- Participate on HR and company committees.
- Track compliance and results of orientation with Excellence Coordinators and HR.
- Assist the HR team with yearly training for all employees.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous training experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Professional communication and demeanor.
- Ability to present ideas, concepts, and concerns in a well-thought-out, positive, and professional manner.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to foster teamwork.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to work independently.
- Willingness to work in a plant/industrial environment.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or a similar field preferred but not required; experience may substitute for education.
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
- Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and programs focused on professional growth.
Pay
Base salary range of $45,302–$50,965.
Schedule
Monday 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday – Friday 5:30 PM – 2:30 AM, with occasional weekends.