Safety Training Mentor - 2nd Shift

Fulfills a critical mentor role for job training to establish and reinforce compliance of safety, quality and food safety expectations and standard operating procedures. Develops and coaches team members at all stages of their training pathway to include new hire, department specific and category skill advancement when required. Executes detailed hands-on verification of all Imminent Danger categories appropriate to the mentee. Utilizes active listening and communication skills to build a relationship with all team member trainees. Ensures the exchange and documentation of safety and training topics in a formal reporting process. Provides feedback and on the spot coaching with examples of appropriate behaviors for safe process completion. Maintains technical knowledge in their position as a subject matter expert and possesses the skills required to support the company in multiple roles.

Wage: $24.11/hr. + 1.15 shift differential.  

Schedule: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, overnight as needed. M-F

Please note: Trainer is expected to work on the line during periods of low training demand

Duties

Time

• Splits time as required for on-the-job training and additional safety mentoring
• Heavily invested in first 8 weeks of new hire training through skill and safety culture development
• Uses effective time management to support multiple trainees while operating inside the company staggered enrollment and training systems

Culture

• Facilitates a relationship with the Mentee so they feel comfortable bringing forth questions, issues and suggestions as it relates to safety
• Promotes Safety Culture and Values as part of all on-the-job training
• Contributes directly to a positive training experience
• Openly shares lessons learned from their own experiences at the facility

Mentor Skills

• Demonstrates appropriate level of skills mastery to train procedures safely and direct appropriate behaviors across different category levels at the facility
• Is part of the standard operating procedure refinement and development process

Communication

• Understands and utilizes effective communication techniques to maintain positive interaction and dialogue with all supporting team members as well as any trainees
• Maintains clear reporting to multiple supervisory positions as defined by their role

Accountability

• Primary owner of on-the-job training documentation; completing, maintaining, and submitting to Facility Safety/Training Representative
• Extends their availability to team members for advice and counsel when outside their mentor role
• Engaged member of the creamer’s Safety Committee which includes regular participation in committee meetings, projects, and leading communication across shifts/peers

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry.
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
• Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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