Trainer Production B Shift

The Production Trainer trains and assists hourly employees in developing the skills needed to perform their work. This includes developing techniques for sharpening knives, maintenance of sharpened tools, cutting, safety, food safety, and proper packaging techniques. The Trainer will work with the Training Manager/Training Supervisor to improve training techniques, position requirements, and equipment knowledge. The Trainer will work with new hires, employees transferring to new positions, and qualified team members to ensure thorough training and appropriate work hardening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Train and assist in maintaining an effective safety awareness program, including regular departmental safety meetings. Provide timely written feedback on any injuries or accidents and make recommendations for precluding recurrence.
• Train and educate all team members on company food safety policies to ensure compliance.
• Progressively train hourly production employees to perform duties according to product conformance and specifications, as well as set-up and adjustments of machines.
• Establish a schedule for training for all trainees and record evidence of training.
• Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area.
• Suggest changes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Communicate with all different kinds of people at all levels, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Motivate and educate all team members while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Complete progress reports on employees regarding the work-hardening program toward qualification for the assigned position. Review progress reports with Production Supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Evaluate employee performance and technique.
• Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to training. Schedule training time with employees needing additional training and record evidence of retraining.
• Participate in weekly department team meetings.
• Actively contribute to departmental events and activities reinforcing STF's Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Support operations in addition to trainer duties without interfering with or compromising trainer responsibilities.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and ensure all trainees do the same.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Two years working with adults and/or in a production environment preferred; experience in the food industry necessary. Must be bilingual (English and another language.)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to think and communicate in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to effectively communicate with maintenance, production and management personnel. Must be bilingual (English and another language.)

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Demonstrated ability to understand advanced statistics and statistical analysis for process control.

REASONING ABILITY: Strong analytical skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use all other computer programs that are or will be made available. Must be highly skilled in the use of straight and whizard knives to include sharpening techniques and the maintenance of steels, and other related sharpening equipment. Must also have knowledge and understanding of facilities packaging systems and processes; this consists of Cryovac equipment and packaging specifications. Must be an effective teacher/trainer exhibiting patience and dedication, exhibit good attendance and safety practices, be able to deal with stressful situations calmly and exhibit good judgement, have good time management skills, be willing to take instruction from Master Knife Trainers, and train according to best practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel/hold objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations. The employee will work in close proximity to other employees working with knives, cramped spaces, and in poor lighting and ventilation.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: I have reviewed this job description in its entirety, and I confirm that I am able to perform the functions and requirements of this position as described herein and explained to me.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Directs Work – Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Develops Talent – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.