What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Trainer Debone position at Prestage?
General:
The Process Trainer in Debone is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and facilitating training for new and current employees in the production process area. The position reports to the process manager w/ a primary work schedule of Tuesday - Friday, day shift, with the flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ongoing observation and knowledge transfer for new and current employees
- Guide, mentor, and support, employees’ focus on performance improvement
- Facilitate and/or assist with new hire orientation and training
- Conduct plant tours for new candidates and new employees
- Teach new employees work tasks and techniques
- Provide direction & guidance, and fill-in for operators & area leads as needed
- Provide assistance to operators, administer supplies and materials, document line assignments, training progress, and cross-training tracking
- Operate with a safety-first mindset above all other department metrics
- Work within GMP, Safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Education:
- High school diploma or GED (Min.);
Experience:
- Working knowledge/experience in food processing or related field (Poultry processing - Preferred)
- Experience with machine operation or as lead operator
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
- Working knowledge in food processing industry w/solid understanding of food safety compliance
- Team player; able to influence without authority and successfully to transfer knowledge
- Natural leader w/ excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Self-directed; able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements/ Environment:
- Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 12 hrs./shift performing repetitive motion
- Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ varying noise levels, & temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
- Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole, internal /external parts of birds
- Work in processing areas w/ distinct odor related to poultry processing
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Wellness Resources
