1ST SHIFT TRAINER SPECIALIST

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Job Title: Plant Trainer Specialist             FLSA Status: Hourly      Department: Human Resources

SUMMARY:

The Plant Trainer Specialist is responsible for carrying out daily and weekly training detail by developing, auditing, and administrating the training program for new and existing personnel.  The primary responsibility is to ensure all personnel are properly trained.  All training must be properly documented and recorded and placed in the associates’ training file.  This includes SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and all applicable processes.

This position is responsible for the transfer of the best practices and knowledge of production functions and processes; and the detailed aspects of production processes; and the typical problems and situations ordinarily encountered on the production floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide production management with a weekly report with a list of new and existing personnel that have completed training
• Helps develop and manages the training that supports the Company’s production requirements and business needs. Helps ensure training programs are compliant with stated company goals and state, federal, and industry rules and regulations in partnership with Operations, Quality, Safety and Human Resources.
• Continuously reviews Operations documents, including but not limited to Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and methods in collaboration with shift Managers and Supervisors to ensure he/she is up to date with the latest information.
• Maintains individual training plans and records for all employees.
• Works with Leads to certify employee’s skill attainment.
• Tracks employees’ progress in the training management software.
• Ensures the training management software is updated with all training methods, courses and necessary training materials.
• Identify areas for training and development
• Ensure requirements and documentation meet business and regulatory requirements

• Facilitate classroom training for designated quarterly Alchemy training modules
• Ensure rooms are set up with videos, supplies, and documents before the training session
• Administrates training roster – Update when training is completed
• Conduct annual retraining for knife safety, labeling, packaging, GMPs, BRC, and other job specific skills
• Train new personnel on product specifications and operation of selected equipment

• Oversees new hire orientation for safety and good manufacturing practice (GMP) training, including how to maintain a safe and sanitary work area
• Demonstrates proper dress and shoe requirements for various jobs with all new hires
• Ensure plant maintains compliance to British Retail Consortium (BRC) food safety requirements on employee training and plant safety
• Maintains/updates the job description manual
• Oversee all Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training documentation for designated Dallas maintenance and specified crew members
• Develop and administrate revised safety or equipment training required for any new federal regulations or when new machinery arrives.
• Assist with Quality Audits
• Other duties as assigned to help in other areas when needed
• Set an example for others in complying with company policies and procedures
• Must be flexible to working overtime and working 1st or 2nd shift when needed to train/re-train.
• Help translate when needed
• Good attendance is a must and flexible to working weekends
• Works under general supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) and/or (Burmese) a plus for 2nd Shift

• Preferred 2+ years Manufacturing or QA experience in the food industry
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications
• Detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills utilizing Microsoft computer Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint software
• Directing change in support of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may involve exposure to warehouse conditions, including temperature variations and noise. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Standing: Performed for over 2/3 of the time.
• Walking: Performed for over 2/3 of the time.
• Sitting: Performed for 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel: Performed for over 2/3 of the time.
• Reaching with hands and arms: Performed for under 1/3 of the time.
• Climbing or balancing: Performed for under 1/3 of the time.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Performed for under 1/3 of the time.

Weightlifting and Force Exertion:

• Up to 10 pounds: Lifted or exerted for 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Up to 25 pounds: Lifted or exerted for 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Up to 50 pounds: Lifted or exerted for under 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 100 pounds: Lifted or exerted for none of the time.
• More than 100 pounds: Lifted or exerted for none of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Cold Temperature: <40 °F Cooler                        <0 °F Freezer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

• Work requires working across shifts as needed, including afternoon, and weekend schedules

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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