1ST SHIFT TRAINER SPECIALIST

About the role

The Plant Trainer Specialist 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 to ensure all personnel are properly trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide production management with 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 stated company goals and state, federal, and industry rules and regulations
• Maintain individual training plans and records for all employees
• Work with Leads to certify employee’s skill attainment
• Track employees’ progress in the training management software
• Identify areas for training and development
• Facilitate classroom training for designated quarterly Alchemy training modules
• Conduct annual retraining for knife safety, labeling, packaging, GMPs, BRC, and other job specific skills
• Train new personnel on product specifications and operation of selected equipment
• Oversee new hire orientation for safety and good manufacturing practice (GMP) training
• Maintain/updates the job description manual
• Oversee all Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training documentation
• Develop and administrate revised safety or equipment training required for any new federal regulations or when new machinery arrives
• Assist with Quality Audits

Requirements

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) and/or (Burmese) a plus for 2nd Shift
• Preferred 2+ years Manufacturing or QA experience in the food industry
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills utilizing Microsoft computer Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint software

Physical Demands

Work may involve exposure to warehouse conditions, including temperature variations and noise. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standing: Performed for over 2/3 of the time
• Walking: Performed for over 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: Performed for 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel: Performed for over 2/3 of the time
• Reaching with hands and arms: Performed for under 1/3 of the time
• Climbing or balancing: Performed for under 1/3 of the time
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Performed for under 1/3 of the time

Weightlifting And Force Exertion: Up to 10 pounds, 25 pounds, and 50 pounds lifted or exerted for various periods of time.

Cold Temperature: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.