Onboarding Specialist - Bilingual Spanish or Somali

Onboarding Specialist – Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Somali At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always. Help new Sanitation team members succeed from day one! At Pilgrim’s, we believe safety and growth go hand in hand. As an Onboarding Specialist in Cold Spring, MN, you’ll play a vital role in welcoming new hires to our Sanitation team, guiding them through their first 60 days, and ensuring they have the tools and confidence to thrive in their roles. Responsibilities Ensure new hires meet all safety policies and expectations. Manage the onboarding experience from day 1 through 60 days or until qualification. Provide hands‑on training on the production floor (90–95% of your time). Track and evaluate training progress, attendance, and qualification status. Foster positive relationships between new hires and supervisors. Assist with monthly training and provide administrative support. Collaborate with HR and Sanitation Operations to ensure successful onboarding. Participate in HR and company committees. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in HR or Communications preferred. Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Somali required. Experience: Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude. Independence: Able to work independently with confidence, discipline, and initiative. Skills: Strong communication skills and professional demeanor; ability to work in hot and cold environments and stand for long periods; excellent organizational and time management skills; flexible schedule (including weekends as needed); independent, confident, and reliable with great attendance. Why Work for Pilgrim’s? Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and holidays. Afternoon shift hours. Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays or any other statutorily required paid leave. 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Base hourly salary of $26.48/hr. Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs. Better Futures The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. EOE, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr