Fresh Meats Trainer

Who We Are
A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farmers, focused on providing customer with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Summary
The employee will be responsible in assisting supervisors with the on-line training of employees in all aspects, to include but not limited to specific job duties, safety guidelines, boning, and packaging of fabricated products. 

Education, Licensure and Experience 

• Prior harvesting or processing experience in a USDA inspected meat facility preferred. 
• High School education or equivalent preferred. 
• English and Spanish fluency required. 
• Knowledge of Oracle data collection system. 

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Please note:  This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.  Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.):

1. Train and be a resource for employees in specialized fresh meat processing tasks. 
2. Expected to work hands on at high speeds. 
3. Train on cleaning equipment or machinery on production areas. 
4. Ability to use knives and have a general understanding of fabrication department jobs. 
5. Follow all company rules for food and employee safety. 
6. Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities
None                                       

Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively.   Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well.  Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals.   Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.   

Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings.  Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups.  

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.   

Computer Skills                
Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities            

1. Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
2. Ability to function independently given assigned duties.  
3. Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals. 

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type.  The employee is frequently required to bend; squat/kneel; twist/turn; sit; talk; hear and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to push/pull; climb; walk; stand; and balance.  The employee is rarely required to smell and/or taste.  The employee must frequently lift/carry/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.