New Hire Trainer Cook 2nd

About the role

The New Hire Trainer is responsible for onboarding and training newly hired production employees to ensure they are properly introduced to the facility, understand job expectations, and are equipped to perform their duties safely and effectively. This role plays a critical part in creating a welcoming environment while reinforcing company standards related to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Mentor new employees during their first several weeks.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify employees needing additional coaching or retraining.
• Communicate trainee progress to supervisors and HR.
• Help improve new hire retention through positive engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Required): The candidate must have the ability to perform or possess detailed knowledge of all positions on the production line. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to train, coach, and motivate employees in a fast-paced environment. The individual must demonstrate patience, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse workforce. Basic understanding of food safety principles, including GMPs, is required. The candidate must be able to provide clear instructions and reinforce proper work techniques and safety practices.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in training, onboarding, or leadership within a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred to effectively communicate with the workforce.

Work Environment

This position operates within a food manufacturing environment and involves exposure to both hot and cold temperatures, wet conditions, and production equipment. The role requires compliance with all company safety policies, food safety standards, and PPE requirements.

Physical Demands

The position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time, as well as frequent movement throughout the production floor. The employee must be able to demonstrate job tasks, assist employees with proper techniques, and perform repetitive motions as required in a manufacturing environment.

Work Location Requirement

This position is on-site in Gainesville, Georgia. The candidate must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting employment.

Benefits

• Vacation / Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Telemedicine Onsite Clinic
• Free annual health screening
• 401(k) with company match
• STD and LTD Life insurance & other voluntary benefits

Career Development

We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.