1ST SHIFT HR TRAINER

About the role

The Plant Trainer is responsible for carrying out daily and weekly training detail by developing, auditing, and administrating the training program for new and existing personnel. The primary responsibility is ensuring all personnel are properly trained, with all training properly documented, recorded, and placed in the associates’ training file. This includes SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and all applicable processes. The role also transfers best practices and knowledge of production functions, processes, and typical problems encountered on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide production management a weekly report with a list of new and existing personnel that have completed training.
• Help develop and manage the training that supports the company’s production requirements and business needs.
• Ensure training programs are compliant with company goals and state, federal, and industry regulations in partnership with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Continuously review Operations documents (Work Instructions, SOPs, etc.) with shift managers and supervisors to stay up‑to‑date.
• Maintain individual training plans and records for all employees.
• Work with leads to certify employee skill attainment.
• Track employees’ progress in the training management software and keep it updated with methods, courses, and materials.
• Identify areas for training and development.
• Ensure requirements and documentation meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate classroom training for designated quarterly Alchemy training modules.
• Administer the training roster and update it when training is completed.
• Train new personnel on knife safety and other job‑specific skills.
• Train new personnel on product specifications and operation of selected equipment.
• Retrain personnel when needed and support quarterly safety training.
• Oversee new‑hire orientation for safety and GMP training, including how to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Demonstrate proper dress and shoe requirements for various jobs with all new hires.
• Ensure plant compliance with British Retail Consortium (BRC) food safety requirements on employee training and plant safety.
• Maintain and update the job description manual.
• Oversee all Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training documentation for designated Dallas maintenance and specified crew members.
• Develop and administer revised safety or equipment training required for new federal regulations or new machinery.
• Assist with quality audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned to help in other areas when needed.
• Set an example for others in complying with company policies and procedures.
• Be flexible to working overtime and 1st shift when needed to train/re‑train.
• Help translate when needed.
• Maintain good attendance.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English & Spanish).
• Preferred 2+ years manufacturing or QA experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint software.
• Experience directing change in support of continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

The job may require a variety of physical activities throughout the shift.

• Standing, walking, and sitting for varying portions of the workday.
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting and moving loads ranging from up to 10 lb (occasionally) to over 100 lb (as needed).
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required by specific tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures. Noise levels are moderate. Employees work across shifts as needed, including afternoons and weekends.

Schedule

Overtime and 1st‑shift work may be required for training and re‑training. The position involves flexible scheduling across shifts, including afternoon and weekend hours.