On-The-Job Trainer

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

79d

About The Position

Responsible for the training and skill development of hourly new hire employees, including, but not limited to, the development of knife techniques to include sharpening and maintenance of sharpening tools. Will work most of the time on the production floor coaching and assisting new employees in learning production jobs after they are hired and to assist with training on the job with employees have moved positions through the job bidding process. On the Job trainers will be responsible for some job specific training that may include knife sharpening techniques, and other job specific knowledge required for an employee to learn their assigned position with the company. Will work with Supervision and Training Supervisor to ensure tracking documents are in place to best identify those needing additional training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years experience in manufacturing operations, required.
• In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, candidate must have 6 years of Smithfield manufacturing industry experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in more than one language preferred.
• Able to work with co-workers proactively and in a team environment.
• Shows problem solving abilities.
• Preferred knowledge of Excel or other computer programs.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Trains hourly new hire production employees on skill development and job requirements.
• Observes the production line to ensure appropriate job techniques and logs daily work.
• Corrects and retrains employees exhibiting inadequate skills and behavior that is contrary to job requirements and correct job techniques.
• Assists Training Specialist and Supervisor with progress reports; job bid qualifications; and identifying trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks.
• Communicates training needs with area supervisors.
• Accurately documents required training attendance.
• Audits M-IQ tier meetings, utilizes LSW leader standard work to prioritize daily work.
• Assists in on-boarding of new employees by leading tours and distributing and training on appropriate PPE use.
• Ability to rotate to different shifts based on production needs.
• Ability to travel to other facilities to assist with new start-up projects.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
• Be Well programs offering tools and resources for quality of life.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
• Apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Education Reimbursement Program for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency Diploma or pursuing an academic degree.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees