Who are we :
We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!
Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.com
Position summary :
The Manufacturing Trainer plays a crucial role within our team, overseeing the training of Mill Team Members. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including operating all necessary systems for ingredient receiving, feed mixing, batching, pelleting, inventory management and reporting. Additionally, they ensure compliance with Wenger Policies and procedures, actively contribute to policy and procedure development, and closely monitor individual Team Members' training plans. By collaborating closely with management, Manufacturing Trainers track Team Members' progress and address any training gaps. Furthermore, they uphold company policies and adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
What will you do :
Conduct training in the following areas :
- Grain receiving, grinding and testing – DON testing; dockage; moisture, bushel weight and foreign material; auto and manual truck probing
- Hand-adds, the manual addition of feed ingredients and accurately recording medication and vitamin usage
- Feed production – batching and routing
- Pelleting
- Transload
Loadout
Inventory managementReportingBiosecurityHousekeepingComputer systemsSafety – LOTO, Toolbox talks, powered industrial equipment, JSA, hot work, confined space, bin whip, electricalAdministrative and Other
Navigation of Laserfiche, The Wenger System, WEM, LMS...Review, write, and edit training material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Video toolsMaintain reports and records as neededParticipation in Joint Safety committee meetings, hazard analysis and preventive control planningDesignated as a mentor / buddy for new team membersAbility to train others in all areas of the mill according to Wenger Policies, procedures and training planPerform other duties determined by the Training ManagerWho are you :
Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values : Quality, Safety, Respect, Integrity & StewardshipBilingual in Spanish preferredExcellent communication skills translating complexity into easily understood termsSolution drivenAn efficient, motivated, self-starter with strong decision-making, communication, organization, and multi-tasking abilitiesAbility to understand and follow Food Safety Standards – FSMA and SQF and State regulationsProficient to advanced math skills, computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Video editingAbility to flex their shift to accommodate training needsStrong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively and build relationships with all levels of the organization.Promotes teamworkA positive can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment and strives to excel in a growing teamAdaptable to and willing to lead changeDemonstrates and champions safe behavior and ability to follow and teach based on established policies and proceduresDemonstrated mechanical abilityAnalytical and problem-solving, critical thinkingAbility to work in dusty conditionsAbility to lift up to 60 lbsAbility to lift up to a maximum of 100lbs with assistance of other team membersAbility to operate heavy machinery for items over 100lbs.Ability to climb ladders and work in high placesAbility to work in confined spacesDemonstrated training experienceMust be available and willing to work overtime flexing shift hours to accommodate training needsAbility to travel and work at any of our facilitiesComplete required training in a timely mannerKnowledge of feed manufacturing techniques, equipment operation and maintenancePossess knowledge in manufacturing, animal nutrition, quality systems, continuous improvement, and manufacturingMinimum of 2 (two) years of experience in a feed mill or comparable manufacturing environmentBenefits you will have
Medical, Dental, Vision401(k) plan with an employer matchDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramBasic Life / AD&DVoluntary Life InsuranceHealth Savings AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday Hams and TurkeysTuition ReimbursementCDL Tuition ReimbursementWenger Scholarship ProgramUniform and / or Corporate WearTool and Boot AllowancesRecognition AwardsEmployee Perks ProgramTraining & Development OpportunitiesCelebratory giveaways throughout the yearSign on Bonus (eligible positions)Employee Referral BonusAnnual bonus based on the achievement of business goals.
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