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Retention Specialist

Mountaire Farms
Selbyville, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
Primary Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinates programs focused on new employee training and onboarding. Assists new employees in the activities of the processing departments to achieve goals for customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and yield; as well as to reduce employee absenteeism and turnover—particularly with employees within their first 90 days of employment. Day Shift.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supports new employees on the Production floor as they transition into their new role, including tracking skills improvement to meet certification level.
  • Monitors absenteeism of new hires, including contacting employees if absent.
  • Leads the new hire onboarding program by presenting in orientation and providing translation as needed.
  • Assists in roundtable meetings and activities directed by the Complex Human Resources Manager and Employee Relations Manager to improve retention and turnover.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two years of experience in a comparable role.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to teach and coach others.
  • Patience and adaptability.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
  • Preferred: bilingual in Haitian Creole and Spanish.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

ABOUT THE TEAM

Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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