Bilingual Onboarding Trainer (DeKalb, IL)

Pipestone • DeKalb, IL

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About The Position

PIPESTONE is hiring multiple Bilingual Onboarding Trainers across its production footprint, including DeKalb, Illinois. The role supports sow farm operations by promoting excellence in animal care, employee safety, biosecurity compliance, and employee engagement. Trainers help new employees understand company values, expectations, and production practices, become confident in their roles, and feel welcomed as valued team members.

The trainer serves as a primary mentor and resource for newly hired employees, providing coaching and support, monitoring onboarding progress, and communicating feedback to managers and leadership. The role also trains employees on animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety expectations and procedures, while partnering with farm leadership to reinforce compliance and a positive, safe workplace culture.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in swine production.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help employees understand company values, expectations, and production practices.
• Mentor and support newly hired employees during onboarding and training.
• Coach employees to build confidence and competency in their roles.
• Foster positive relationships between new team members and existing employees.
• Monitor onboarding progress and communicate feedback to managers and leadership.
• Train employees on animal welfare expectations, procedures, and industry standards.
• Conduct routine observations to ensure proper animal care and handling.
• Promote accountability and excellence in animal care.
• Ensure compliance with company biosecurity protocols and site-specific requirements.
• Train employees in disease prevention and biosecurity procedures.
• Partner with farm leadership to strengthen biosecurity awareness and compliance.
• Reinforce and train company safety policies and procedures across farm operations.
• Monitor safety compliance, including the use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Encourage employee participation in creating a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Paid single health insurance, with family plans available.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Life coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED