Brakebush Chicken is hiring: Human Resources Associate in Wells

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Title: Human Resources Associate, 1st Shift Req ID: 7722

City, State: Wells, MN

Reports to: Human Resource & Safety Manager

Classification: Nonexempt

Work Arrangement: On-site, 7am-4pm M-F, occasional 2nd or 3rd shift

Overview

Summary: Under the direction of the Human Resources (HR) & Safety Manager, this position performs the necessary functions to support the HR & Safety Teams. Such functions include non-exempt team member recruitment and onboarding, maintaining company training and personnel files, assisting with benefit questions, providing safety support while assisting with other office or reception functions as needed. The position requires frequent contact with personnel inside and outside the company, requiring reasonable tact, discretion, interpersonal skills, and working knowledge of HR policies and procedures.

This position is a first shift position, however the Brakebush Wells facility operates on three shifts, so the incumbent may be required to occasionally work hours on the 2nd and/or 3rd shifts.

To comply with Minnesota’s Pay Transparency Law, total annual estimated compensation range with performance-based bonus and benefits for this position is up to $53,500 based on relevant work experience and job skills.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
• 401(k) Company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term and Long term disability
• Life Insurance and Voluntarily
• Paid Time Off - starting at 23 days per year
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 annually
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Free chicken giveaways

Essential Functions

• Coordinates nonexempt recruiting and on-boarding. Actively markets, recruits, interviews, and hires for all hourly plant positions. Maintains applicant tracking systems and initiates preemployment process through completion of required paperwork.
• Coordinates the plant onboarding program. Plans, implements, and conducts new hire orientations and ensures a successful onboarding experience.
• Represents employee safety, benefits & wellness programs. Assists employees with questions regarding safety initiatives and coordinating benefit & wellness programs, including wellness initiatives and employee events.
• Organizes and facilitates training on safety topics. Assists in safety training for all team members on topics including BBP, PIV, LOTO, Fall protection, Ergonomics, and First Aid/CPR.
• Maintains and implements Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs. Assists in maintaining records related to safety training, incidents, audits, and other metrics (e.g., LOTO, Hazard Communications, PIV, Hearing Conservation).
• Routes facility calls and directs visitors arriving at the Wells facility. Acts as a primary contact for outside visitors and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field OR an associate degree and 1+ years of HR experience OR 2+ years of HR-related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook/e-mail software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment, food processing or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or managing a safety program.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Wide variations in environmental temperature (32-degree coolers, 40-degree plant, wet cold environment), noise and moving equipment.

Physical Demands

Extensive standing at times, sitting, lifting, wearing factory-required equipment, walking, visual activities, and quick responses to sounds.

Travel

Occasional travel to another facility may be required for training and classes.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants must have legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

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