PRODUCTION TRAINER - Yarn B Shift

About the role

This position ensures the consistent and adequate training of new warehouse employees on all positions and job functions in the department. Cross-trains and retrains existing employees who promote or transfer into new positions. May provide direct guidance to employees in the absence of a manager, supervisor, or lead person.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and 1-on-1 instruction for job-specific processes and procedures related to documentation and work instructions for all new hires on all shifts.
• Provide training through verbal instruction and physical demonstrations on how to perform the job.
• Train existing employees who are promoted or transferred into new positions.
• Conduct annual Lift Truck Re-certification for all Lift Truck drivers.
• Informally monitor employee performance and provide feedback to management.
• Complete employee evaluations on job performance as scheduled.
• Work with HR and department management to determine training needs and develop necessary scheduling of employees.
• Critique job processes and inform TQM staff of needed changes or enhancements to process flow documentation.
• Assist in the development and procurement of training materials such as visual aids, workbooks, and outside resources.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Lift Truck Certification preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on-the-job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use department-specific database systems.
• At least 18 months of experience in functions comparable to a lead.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements.

Skills

• Ability to operate in a team-based environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to keep simple records and make routine reports.
• Ability to instruct on machine operations.

Physical Requirements

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment.
• Working in an environment with regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures.