empirical Foods ยท 4 hours ago
Operations Trainer (B-Shift)
Garden City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmpirical Foods is seeking an Operations Trainer responsible for facilitating training for hourly and management support employees. The role involves new hire orientation, equipment-specific training, and evaluating plant training to enhance the onboarding process.
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Responsibilities
Effectively train new employees, both in production and classroom environments during their initial 90 days of employment to assist them in adapting to their new roles and responsibilities. Monitor progress and motivate employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity
Ensure all hourly and management support employees receive the appropriate training needed to perform their jobs with above average proficiency. Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to previous training
Continually look for new and creative ways to deliver quality hands-on training as well as recommending various methods to ensure training goals and initiatives are met
Responsible for assisting with the data entry, tracking, and maintaining all pertinent training records and their timely submittal
Work with all department managers in keeping everyone informed of the status of all training programs
Identify and document trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks having the most difficulty and develop appropriate plan of action. Conduct training audits to identify training gaps and correct deficiencies
Work with employees and production management team to make recommendations on how to improve operations to optimize production while positively contributing to safety, quality, and cost
Validate training outcomes, materials, and methods by working with production management
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment and/or training background
High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Demonstrable ability to evaluate employee performance and techniques
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Demonstrable communication skills, including reading and speaking in English
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as necessary, both in verbal and written form
Must have the ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Must have regular and punctual attendance
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs
This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends
Preferred
Mechanical aptitude or background in working with precision machine parts
General computer knowledge and proficiency
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Bi-lingual candidate
Company
empirical Foods
At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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