New Hire Trainer Sizing 1st

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.
• Greet employees on their first day and ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Conduct facility tours and introduce new employees to supervisors, team leads, and plant management.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation, including the New Hire In-Plant Orientation form, and ensure it is properly submitted to Human Resources.
• Issues personal protective equipment (PPE) and demonstrates the correct usage while emphasizing safety protocols.
• Provide detailed instruction on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure new employees understand food safety and quality expectations.
• Introduce employees to their co-workers on the production line and provide hands-on training by demonstrating job tasks and working alongside employees.
• Follow established work hardening protocols, including rotating employees during the first two to four weeks to reduce fatigue and prevent injuries, and coordinating weekly nurse visits during this period.
• Support employees during breaks and meal periods by guiding them through facility processes such as using the breakroom and micro market.
• Promote a positive and welcoming environment by using encouragement, positive reinforcement, and professional communication at all times.
• Regularly rotate among new hires on the production floor to monitor progress and provide coaching.
• Daily updates on employee progress are communicated to supervisors and management.

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.