What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Trainer Evisceration position at Prestage?
General:
The Process Trainer in Evisceration is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and facilitating training for new and current employees in the respective production process areas. The position reports to the process manager w/ a primary work schedule of Mon. - Thurs. 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
