What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Hire Trainer position at Fairchild?
ABOUT FAIRCHILD EQUIPMENT
Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanded our services areas to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ve grown from only a five-person operation to over 280 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild’s son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild is all about possibilities for additional growth and expansion, while maintaining our operations as Family Owned.
COMPANY CULTURE
We know that in order for us to provide a dynamic and comprehensive customer experience, we need to have a team dedicated to industry experience, knowledge and customer service. We know our employees embrace our values and are driven to exceed expectations and we welcome the individual who shares those values. Come join our Fairchild Team!
Family Values – Healthy work / life balance promoting a winning and pleasant work environment. Follow the Golden Rule.
Safety Always – We are committed to safety at all times and in all places.
Customers for Life – Excellence in customer Service. If we don’t deliver, let us know, and we WILL fix it!
Employer of Choice – Happy and productive employees who outwork the competition.
Active in our Communities – Outstanding citizens in the market we serve.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is seeking a self-starting, stable, hard-working, dependable and motivated New Hire Trainer for our Illinois and Wisconsin Markets. This position will be responsible for assisting newly hired Technicians on the completion of all new hire tasks and responsibilities within our Illinois and Wisconsin Markets. Additionally, this role will require to ensure the onboarding process is smooth for Technicians. This position does require travel up to sixty percent (60%); may be more at times. This position is a full-time Exempt position reporting out of our Rockford Branch reporting to our Training Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist new Technicians during the onboarding process to ensure they have the resources they need to successful on the job. For example, assisting with service van inventory and education on shop stalls and where First Aid Kits are located.
- Educate our new Technicians on the standard operating procedures (SOP) or the work order lifecycle.
- Ensure our new Technicians are informed of all company policies within our Employee Handbook, including but not limited to, Attendance and Punctuality, Paid Time Off, Professional Dress and Appearance and Code of Conduct.
- Promote and educate Fairchild safety policies and procedures such as Near Miss / Accident Reporting.
- Assist and be a resource to new Technicians throughout their onboarding process and their first 90 days of employee to be a reliable contact to ask questions, voice concerns and be a member of the team to assist in their success within our Fairchild Team.
- Follow-up with each new hire during periodically throughout their first 90 days of employment to ensure they feel safe and understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Ensure they have completed all mandatory safety and IT trainings so the company remains compliant with customers and vendors at all times.
- Selects or develops New Hire teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, computer tutorials, and reference works with the approval of the Training Manager.
- Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as New Hire Training.
- Works with management, supervisors, and employees to gain knowledge and create solutions for work situations requiring training.
- Assists with safety concerns and how to properly conduct specific tasks.
- Makes suggestions on improving work procedures.
- Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Training Manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions : Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
To take that next step in your career, and have an opportunity for additional growth, you will want to join our dynamic team. Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is recognized as the fastest growing company of its kind in the Midwest! Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply now!
