Orientation Trainer - 1st Shift

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Orientation Trainer

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

General Summary:

The Orientation Trainer is responsible for delivering new hire orientation and introductory training to ensure team members clearly understand company policies, safety requirements, job expectations, and company culture. This role plays a critical part in supporting compliance, retention, and overall onboarding effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate new hire orientation sessions covering company overview, mission, values, and policies.
• Deliver training on attendance, timekeeping, safety, PPE, and food safety requirements.
• Conduct classroom, computer-based, and blended learning onboarding modules.
• Ensure completion of all onboarding documentation and training acknowledgements.
• Coordinate with HR, Safety, and department leadership prior to floor placement.
• Track and document training attendance and completion in HR or learning systems.
• Communicate company expectations related to conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hire questions and onboarding support.
• Maintain and update orientation materials and training resources.
• Support continuous improvement of the onboarding and orientation process.
• Comply with all company policies, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Assist team with annual training of all team members
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Experience:

• Previous training experience

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional communication and demeanor
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees
• Excellence presentation skills and ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork with others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently
• Must be willing to work in a plant/industrial environment
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/ GED; Associates Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are _8_ 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 salary range of $45,302 +/- based on experience
• 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;

 

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.

  About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

  Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

  Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

  EOE, including disability/vets  

  Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.