Orientation Trainer

SUMMARY:  The Orientation Trainer is responsible for supporting a variety of training and development needs which include the online development and delivery of primarily hourly training curriculums. The Orientation Trainer will rely on excellent writing and verbal communication, tracking, computer, and client support skills as well as prior experience developing and delivering training content. The incumbent must be capable of working proactively and demonstrate initiative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Deliver new employee orientation and other assigned training programs using an energetic, engaging, and professional demeanor with strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Maintain classroom control, manage trainee behavior, and promptly communicate safety, conduct, comprehension, or readiness concerns to management or Human Resources.
• Reinforce and model required safety, food safety, quality, and company policies throughout training.
• Welcome new hires, coordinate language support, monitor participation, and verify understanding through discussion, activities, and required assessments.
• Coordinate presenters, training activities, breaks, tours, attendance, and department handoffs to keep orientation organized and on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain orientation materials, classroom equipment, supplies, and accurate employee training records.
• Review and develop training content, maintain the enterprise course catalog, and support the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Collaborate effectively with employees, management, and cross-functional partners while providing professional service, remaining composed under pressure, and supporting a positive trainee experience.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Background in Organization Development, Human Resources, Communications, Training and Development or related area of study. Two to three years’ professional training and development experience in a combined corporate and industrial environment or 3-5 years of experience in meat processing in lieu of education. Experience working in a Company with 2,000 or more employees desired; experience with adult learning concepts; experience developing written and digital training. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write effective reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and employees. Must have the ability to influence and persuade others.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as applications, training materials and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate with candidates, hiring managers and others within and outside of the organization. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Must possess strong analytical and metric-based skills.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities and helping implement practical improvements to training and orientation processes.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong computer skills and proficiency with software applications and templates used to support training. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required. Must be able to learn and use additional software needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment.  Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.  The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vison, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit/stand and use a computer for extended periods of time.  

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.