First Solar · 5 hours ago
Specialist- Workforce Development I USA
28380 Tracy Road, Walbridge, OH, 43465, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.89/hr - $25/hrFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Workforce Development Specialist I. This entry-level position involves implementing project tasks for workforce recruitment, training, and development of production operations and maintenance associates.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Facilitate new hire onboarding along with data gathering and reporting
Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in determining training needs and improvements in all aspects of work (safety, quality, technical, problem solving, and leadership)
Develop, deliver, and maintain training solution that follow a consistent format, is of a high quality professional form, and accompanied with the appropriate supplements (e.g. reference guides, video, verification tools)
Print training materials and ensure all training documentation on the production floor is up-to-date and in the proper location
Develop own skills on training tools and methods (e.g. instructional design, OJT methods, video production, MS forms, on-line or virtual forms, SCORM, and validation methods)
Assist trainers, crew training advocates, and supervisor to ensure they have the training material needed. Assist with training status reporting and with subject matter experts on verification of training completeness and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
Entry level position with demonstrated behavioral and technical skills that can contribute to: Developing Training Material (multi-media forms), Working in teams and facilitating groups through training, Assisting in data gathering and reporting
Dependable
Passion for learning and helping others grow through a learning organization
Takes the initiative to identify and perform value add work without continual guidance from a boss
Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Able to facilitate groups through their training program (e.g., onboarding)
Organized and able to gather data and produce reports
Good verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
Competent in Microsoft tools (word, excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, basic picture & video editing
Receptive to coaching; listens, learns, and genuinely works on improving their people and technical skills
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required
Preferred
Actively working toward a college Degree in a Technical Discipline, HR organizational development, or educational degree in a STEM field
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
Founded in 1999
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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