1st Shift Safety Trainer

About the role

Production Trainers provide on the job training to teach production associates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful employees of Butterball LLC. Trainers act as mentors to associates and provide guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up on classroom training regarding Job Hazards, PPE, and Food Safety
• Review and explain job instruction training to new associates
• Work with team leads and supervisors to ensure associates can perform their job task correctly and safely
• Provide job improvement training for current associates
• Help with Production department projects
• Communicate with Department Superintendent regarding daily work schedule as well as departmental needs
• Responsible for notifying Department Superintendent when corrections are necessary for OJT/JSA
• Train new associates on Food Safety/GMP's/Food Defense, evacuation, and proper use of PPE
• Train new associates on Safety Topic Awareness: Lock Out Tag Out, HAZCOM, EAP, PSM/RMP, Confined Space, PPE, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomic and Safe lifting, Blood Bourne Pathogen
• Any other duties assigned by Department Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable of all departmental jobs (online and offline) with the ability to describe and perform all line tasks at line speed
• Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated in performing job tasks
• Ability to be a role model for good work behaviors and attendance for all team members
• Ability to communicate with associates at all levels, from hourly to plant management
• Ability to provide guidance for new associates regarding the facility Safety and Food Safety programs
• Strong working knowledge of policies, procedures, and rules of the plant and company
• Translation and interpretation skills, if bilingual

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience conducting on-the-job training (individual or large groups) preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or data entry (Microsoft Forms, Word, Excel) preferred
• Bilingual English Spanish or English-Creole (read, write, speak) preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment
• Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection