Molding Floor Trainer

Silgan Dispensing•Grandview, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trainer role is responsible for equipping associates with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform successfully in their jobs. By delivering consistent training and supporting professional development, the trainer serves as a role model who demonstrates accountability, teamwork, initiative, dependability, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving. Through these efforts, the position plays a key role in promoting a positive work environment, strengthening team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and success.

Requirements

High School or GED required.
One to two years related manufacturing experience with previous experience as a trainer a plus.
Must be able to operate computer, including simple keyboarding, using a mouse, and opening and closing computer applications.
Familiar with the following: Opentext and Password Reset Tool.
Proficient in writing/sending emails and Microsoft Office would be a plus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Have an interest in helping new associates succeed in their role and seek feedback
Must be able to speak effectively in front of multiple associates as well as peers while training.
Maintain timely feedback via written or verbal interactions with managers, supervisors, and staffing agency at all times.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Perfect color vision, close vision, depth perception, and ability to focus to perform the following: Visual checks for defects, color matching, use of magnifying glass, use of microscope and measurements to 1/64”.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-place molding environment is highly recommended.
Those willing to learn will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough and effective on the job training to new associates as assigned.
Ensure training is in compliance with the designed training program, ISO documentation and provided training resources.
Effectively communicate with supervisors, team leads, management and associates at all levels of the organization.
Have complete knowledge of policies, products, defects, and procedures within your department.
Evaluate effectiveness of training throughout the process.
Ability to work with all employees in a professional and respectful manner.
Providing consistent, honest and direct feedback to those training and those involved in the training process through on-going communication and documentation.
Participate in training and activities for professional development as a trainer and apply these skills during the training process.
Participate in cross-training current associates as needed.
Create a culture of safety throughout the training process.
Position will work as a floor person when not training.
Must follow all work rules and policies.
All other duties as assigned