Specialist- Workforce Development I USA (1st Shift)

About the role

The Workforce Development Specialist I is an entry level position on a team responsible for workforce recruitment, training, and development. This is an individual contributor position with a passion for education and development of people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire onboarding along with data gathering and reporting
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in determining training needs and improvements in all aspects of work (safety, quality, technical, problem solving, and leadership)
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training solutions that follow a consistent format, are of a high quality professional form, and accompanied with the appropriate supplements (e.g. reference guides, video, verification tools)
• Print training materials and ensure all training documentation on the production floor is up-to-date and in the proper location
• Develop own skills on training tools and methods (e.g. instructional design, OJT methods, video production, MS forms, on-line or virtual forms, SCORM, and validation methods)
• Absorb and assist trainers, crew training advocates, and supervisors to ensure they have the training material needed
• Aid in training status reporting and with subject matter experts on verification of training completeness and effectiveness

Requirements

• Entry level position with demonstrated behavioral and technical skills that can contribute to: Developing Training Material (multi-media forms), Working in teams and facilitating groups through training, Assisting in data gathering and reporting, Actively working toward a college Degree in a Technical Discipline, HR organizational development, or educational degree in a STEM field is preferred.

Skills

• Dependable
• Passion for learning and helping others grow through a learning organization
• Takes the initiative to identify and perform value add work without continual guidance from a boss
• Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Able to facilitate groups through their training program (e.g., onboarding)
• Organized and able to gather data and produce reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Certified in Microsoft tools (word, excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, basic picture & video editing
• Receptive to coaching ; listens, learns, and genuinely works on improving their people and technical skills

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Entry level position with demonstrated behavioral and technical skills that can contribute to: Developing Training Material (multi-media forms), Working in teams and facilitating groups through training, Assisting in data gathering and reporting, Actively working toward a college Degree in a Technical Discipline, HR organizational development, or educational degree in a STEM field is preferred.

Benefits

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.