On-The-Job Trainer
About The Position
The On-the-Job Trainer trains and develops hourly team members, particularly new hires and employees moving into new roles through the job-bidding process. The trainer provides hands-on instruction on the production floor in job-specific skills and safety practices, including knife handling, sharpening, and tool maintenance. They demonstrate and reinforce best practices, observe employee performance, coach in real time, and provide retraining when needed. The role documents training attendance, daily observations, and employee progress; prepares progress reports; supports job-bid qualification reviews; and identifies trends related to tools, job tasks, and employee performance. The trainer works with plant supervision, the Training Specialist, and the Training Supervisor to communicate training needs and performance concerns. Other activities include participating in M-IQ tier meetings, using Leader Standard Work to plan and prioritize tasks, leading plant tours, and training employees on proper PPE use. The position may rotate across shifts and travel to other facilities for start-up projects, and may perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 6 years of Smithfield manufacturing industry experience in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
- Clear and confident communication, with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing operations.
- Bilingual ability.
- Proactive and independent work style, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to manage time and plan and execute tasks with minimal oversight.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to foster respect, approachability, collaboration, and trust in fast-paced settings.
- Problem-solving and strategic-thinking abilities, including coaching others through challenges and translating strategy into actionable results.
- Proficiency with technology, including advanced Microsoft Excel and broader Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Strong organizational and analytical reasoning skills, and adaptability to shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
- Train new-hire and job-bid employees on essential job skills, safety practices, and job-specific techniques, including knife handling and sharpening.
- Observe employees on the production floor, provide real-time coaching, and retrain employees when skills or behaviors do not meet expectations.
- Document training attendance, daily observations, and employee progress.
- Prepare progress reports and support job-bid qualification reviews.
- Identify trends involving tools, job tasks, or employee performance.
- Collaborate with area supervisors to communicate training needs and performance concerns.
- Participate in M-IQ tier meetings and use Leader Standard Work (LSW) to plan and prioritize tasks.
- Support onboarding by leading plant tours and training employees on proper PPE use.
- Rotate to different shifts as needed to support production needs.
- Travel to other facilities to assist with start-up projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
