Knife Training Specialist B

Seaboard Triumph Foods•Sioux City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Knife Training Specialist is responsible for the development of ergonomic knife techniques, sharpening, and maintaining of sharpened tools. This role will work with Production Supervisors to progressively train employees in their assigned department and collaborate with the Training Manager to improve training techniques, position requirements, and equipment knowledge. The Knife Training Specialist will work with all employees, with a focus on those experiencing difficulty maintaining a sharp cutting tool.

Requirements

Two years working with adults and/or in a production environment preferred.
Experience in a food industry necessary.
Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish and/or dialect.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to effectively communicate with maintenance, production and management personnel.
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish and/or dialect).
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Demonstrated ability to understand advanced statistics and statistical analysis for process control.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.
Must be highly skilled in the use of straight and whizard knives to include sharpening techniques and the maintenance of steels, mouse traps and other related sharpening equipment.
Must be an effective teacher/trainer exhibiting patience and dedication.
Exhibit good attendance and safety practices.
Able to deal with stressful situations calmly and exhibit good judgement.
Have good time management skills.
Willing to take instruction from Master Knife Trainers and train according to best practices.

Responsibilities

Train and assist in maintaining an effective safety awareness program, including regular departmental safety meetings. Provide timely written feedback on any injuries or accidents and make recommendations for precluding recurrence.
Directly train and coordinate the activities of production employees consistent with company policy.
Train hourly production employees to perform duties according to product conformance and specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of machines.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area.
Evaluate employee performance/techniques with cutting tools; train hourly production employees on how to sharpen cutting tools and how to maintain sharpening devices in good condition.
Travel the production line observing for inappropriate knife usage or knife sharpening techniques that could prevent an employee from having a sharp knife.
Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to training.
Document and identify trends involving employees, tools or jobs/tasks having most problems with maintaining a sharp cutting tool.
Schedule training time with employees needing additional training and document.
Complete progress reports on employees until they qualify for the assigned position. Review progress reports with Training Manager and Production Supervisors on a weekly/daily basis.