Specialist- Workforce Development I USA

Basic Job Functions

The Workforce Development Specialist I is an entry level position. This is an individual contributor position on a team responsible for implementing project tasks and activities required for the workforce recruitment, training, and development of the production operations and maintenance associates. It is expected the associate is passionate about education and development of people and committed to the continued development of the First Solar training program. The associate is expected to continue their own development on training solutions along with improving on problem solving and analytical skills. The position will have responsibility as a Team Member in the creation of high quality training content, onboarding new associates, working with production leadership on the delivery and validation of training (a majority of which is on-the-job or classroom based). The Specialist I is to have good interpersonal skills in collaborating cross functionally to deliver training programs in all aspects of work (safety, quality, technical, problem solving, and leadership).

Education/Experience

This is an on-site (not remote) position. 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.

Required Skills/Competencies

• 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
• C competent 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

Essential 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 solution that follow a consistent format, is 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)
• Assist trainers, crew training advocates, and supervisor to ensure they have the training material needed
• Assist with training status reporting and with subject matter experts on verification of training completeness and effectiveness

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• Stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• May be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Office Physical Requirements

• All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting
• In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation