Instructional Designer

Taylor Commercial Foodservice LLC • Rockton, IL

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About The Position

Taylor Company, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is a dynamic global organization with a rich history of pioneering innovation and operating at the leading edge of manufacturing commercial foodservice equipment. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rockton, Illinois, the organization operates through distributorships in 125+ countries world-wide, providing business solutions for major foodservice operations. Taylor Company is a division of Middleby Corporation.

Be a part of the team that is a leader in the food service industry. Free ice cream every day might be enticing but Taylor company is much more than ice cream! Taylor Company encourages employees to be the best they can be. Our business offers our employees the tools to learn and advance in their careers. With on site training and succession plans, Taylor sets up employees for success.
Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short Term and Long Term Disability, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, 401k match, and other optional benefit coverages.

Taylor Company, a foodservice equipment manufacturing company, is seeking an entry-level creative team player to provide graphic design, develop educational curriculum content, and perform a variety of administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of graphic design along with expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw or similar software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, with above average PowerPoint and Photoshop skills.
• Familiarity with video editing tools and Learning Management Software such as Articulate or other SCORM software.
• Excellent command of the English language and solid writing ability.
• Solid project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An appreciation for various learning styles and the ability to work with a diverse population of end users and a team of subject matter experts.
• Attention to detail and the ability to focus on repetitious tasks for long periods of time.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication, journalism, or other relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multimedia training and presentation aids for educational and technical use. Tools will be formatted for both classroom and LMS formats.
• Support Digital Learning Manager with the development of the Middleby University learning management system via graphic design, file manipulation, and text editing.
• Collaborate with Technical Instructors, Digital Learning Manager, Service Representatives, Middleby University Staff, Sales Representatives and Customers to research and update technical content.
• Support Distributor Development efforts by report preparation, maintaining records, and providing data analysis/research.
• Test beta online training tools.
• Support various company initiatives, such as video production, photography, and miscellaneous documentation and graphic design needs.
• Support live training events by providing general administrative support, hosting diverse visitor groups, and fielding questions from distributors and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• 401k match
• other optional benefit coverages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees