Process Trainer Debone

General:

The Process Trainer in Debone is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and facilitating training for new and current employees in the production process area. The position reports to the process manager w/ a primary work schedule of Tuesday - Friday, day shift, with the flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed. 

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ongoing observation and knowledge transfer for new and current employees
• Guide, mentor, and support, employees’ focus on performance improvement
• Facilitate and/or assist with new hire orientation and training
• Conduct plant tours for new candidates and new employees
• Teach new employees work tasks and techniques
• Provide direction & guidance, and fill-in for operators & area leads as needed
• Provide assistance to operators, administer supplies and materials, document line assignments, training progress, and cross-training tracking
• Operate with a safety-first mindset above all other department metrics 
• Work within GMP, Safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:     

• High school diploma or GED (Min.);

Experience:

• Working knowledge/experience in food processing or related field (Poultry processing - Preferred)

•  Experience with machine operation or as lead operator

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge in food processing industry w/solid understanding of food safety compliance
• Team player; able to influence without authority and successfully to transfer knowledge
• Natural leader w/ excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed; able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements/ Environment:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 12 hrs./shift performing repetitive motion
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ varying noise levels, & temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole, internal /external parts of birds
• Work in processing areas w/ distinct odor related to poultry processing