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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to communicate and comprehend English
- Ability to communicate in two or more languages
- Ability to engage employees and communicate job tasks comprehensively
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments
- Ability to stand for an eight-hour shift
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including holidays, weekends, and extended shifts
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wayne-Sanderson Farms and has not been reviewed or approved by Wayne-Sanderson Farms.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or competitive for the local area, especially for entry-level plant roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums can materially improve take-home pay where available.
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are frequently described as affordable, with health and dental coverage viewed as a relative strength of the overall package. The breadth of options is often positioned as a meaningful offset to the baseline wage for many roles.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program is positioned as a standout feature, with automatic enrollment and a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 4% of pay. External recognition of the plan’s design reinforces perceptions of a strong retirement offering.
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What We Do
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of WAYNE FARMS® fresh and prepared chicken; SANDERSON FARMS® fresh chicken; COVINGTON FARMS® fresh and frozen chicken; PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken; CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken; and NAKED TRUTH® premium chicken. For more information. visit our website at http://www.waynesandersonfarms.com
