0154 - ERP Trainer - Pleasant Prairie, WI

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Employee Retention Program Trainer to join our team and enhance our team member development initiatives. This role is responsible for teaching, coaching, and training new hires on the core duties of a Food Safety Sanitor, with a focus on the eight steps of sanitation and strict adherence to safety and food safety policies and procedures. The trainer also instructs on proper chemical handling, emphasizes maintaining a steady and efficient work pace, and reinforces the importance of consistent attendance. When not training, the Employee Retention Program Trainer performs the duties of a Food Safety Sanitor.

Fortrex / Safe Foods is a leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry, with over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America, corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. The company has over 50 years of experience creating long-lasting partnerships and operates under the mission to protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Inspect equipment to ensure thorough cleaning for pre-op and any governmental oversight inspections.
• Guide the assigned new hire through the three-week ERP Manual, ensuring qualification.
• Ensure the new team member learns and understands the five qualification criteria of ERP: safety, work pace, attendance, chemical handling, and eight steps of sanitation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to confirm the new hire’s understanding of training materials and comfort with the sanitation process.
• Teach necessary safety procedures, ensuring trainer oversight and that LOTO procedures are applied to ensure new hire safety during sanitation.
• Demonstrate understanding of trainer overlock.
• Attend weekly ERP Trainer meetings.
• Communicate daily with the ERP Coordinator about the new hire’s progress, concerns, or issues that require resolution.
• Work cooperatively with management, team members, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
• Utilize LOTO board and ERP Manuals daily with new hires until qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Recommendation by local plant leadership / Site Manager.
• Minimum of 60 days of active service.
• Ability to quote and perform the eight steps of sanitation:
  • Sanitation preparation & dry pick-up
  • First rinse
  • Detergent application & scrubbing
  • Second rinse & inspection
  • Assembly & condensation removal
  • Pre-operational inspection
  • Final sanitizing
  • Documentation
• Ability to quote and adhere to the five qualification criteria: Safety, Pace (work pace), Attendance, Chemicals, Eight steps of sanitation.
• Demonstrated understanding and compliance with all safety and food safety policies.
• Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE, and the warnings regarding chemical mixing.
• Ability to work at a pace that meets plant timelines.
• Dependability in arriving at work, completing the shift, and adhering to the attendance policy.

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (varies by location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development Opportunities