Description
Now Hiring: Training & Development Specialist
Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 hourly
Why join our team?Â
- Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand payÂ
- Competitive hourly rateÂ
- Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)Â
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) matchÂ
- Generous PTO & holidays Â
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance careerÂ
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Â
Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities Â
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:Â
- Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!Â
- Referral bonus programÂ
- Tuition reimbursementÂ
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contributionÂ
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & moreÂ
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunitiesÂ
Position Overview
Reporting to the Training & Development Manager, the Training & Development Specialist leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across aseptic food manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Wisconsin. This role partners with plant leadership to close training gaps, strengthen workforce capability, and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You’ll own training strategy execution, develop engaging content, and build sustainable systems that support operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Own and execute training programs across food, bottle, and TetraPak production linesÂ
- Partner with plant leaders to align training with business goals and performance targetsÂ
- Develop and maintain training content (SOPs, OPLs, manuals, videos, multimedia tools)Â
- Create engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences and learning stylesÂ
- Analyze training data to identify gaps, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvementÂ
- Build and mentor a network of trainers and future training leadersÂ
- Collaborate with SMEs and HR to enhance onboarding and career development programsÂ
- Maintain training systems, documentation, and standard work processesÂ
- Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance metricsÂ
- Ensure compliance with food safety (GFSI), quality standards, GMPs, and safety regulationsÂ
- Support cross-site collaboration and share best practices across facilitiesÂ
- Provide updates and insights to Operations leadership
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- High school diploma or equivalentÂ
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience (food or regulated environment preferred)Â
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindsetÂ
- Experience developing or delivering training programs or materialsÂ
- Ability to coach, influence, and mentor teams at all levelsÂ
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Â
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Â
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgencyÂ
- Leadership mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approachÂ
- Willingness to travel 10-15% across company locations (SC, WI, CA)
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