On The Job Trainer

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance for new hires, transfers and other employees within the plant as needed.
• This includes training and validation of training with respect to employee performance against established training objectives.
• Ensure the Job Specific Trainings (JST) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) are completed for new hires and transfers.
• Work with employees to complete their Skills Assessment paperwork for position qualification.
• Make recommendations of additional skill requirements/development and cross-training as needed.
• Develop OJT training programs and participate on teams developing training plans and OJT programs.
• Aid in developing work instructions, checklists and visual aids.
• Aid in new employee orientation.
• Follow up on a regular, planned schedule, to answer questions and verify proficiency and understanding.
• Conduct cross training as needed.
• Support employees who have questions or need additional assistance in understanding their job responsibilities.
• Maintain files of training materials.
• Maintain organized log(s) of all training conducted.
• Perform all training in full compliance with all company, state and/or federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Notify designated personnel of any irregularities in materials, process or equipment.
• During non-training or non-production periods, the OJT may be called upon to perform in other capacities such as: working on problem solving, continuous improvement or safety programs/training; cross training; verifying procedures for accuracy; and assist in general housekeeping activities.
• Periodic attendance of training seminars. (Some will require out-of-town or overnight arrangements.)
• Able to work on any shift as needed to meet internal customer training needs.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Proven ability to work with and teach employees with diverse backgrounds and learning methods/abilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
• Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and previous application of adult education and learning techniques.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding compliance training requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with SharePoint and Access a plus.
• Ability to recognize problem situations, investigate and take appropriate steps to resolve.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.
• Open to change.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift and pallet jack license.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.38 to $23.46 per hour.