On-The-Job Trainer

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The On-the-Job Trainer trains and develops hourly team members, including new hires and employees moving into new roles through the job-bidding process. The role provides hands-on instruction on the production floor in job-specific skills and safety practices, including knife techniques, sharpening, tool maintenance, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The trainer observes employees, demonstrates best practices, coaches in real time, and provides retraining as needed to help employees work safely and effectively. The position documents attendance, observations, and employee progress; assists with progress reports and job-bid qualification reviews; and identifies trends involving tools, job tasks, or performance. The trainer collaborates with plant supervisors and training staff, participates in M-IQ tier meetings, and uses Leader Standard Work (LSW) to plan tasks. The role may rotate across shifts and travel to other facilities for start-up projects. The work takes place in a plant environment that may include wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and production-area noise.

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, including strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work proactively and independently, manage time, plan effectively, and execute tasks with minimal oversight.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to build trust and foster collaboration.
Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to coach others through challenges.
Proficiency with technology, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational, analytical reasoning, and adaptability skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, talking or hearing, reaching, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing operations.
Bilingual ability.
Familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

Train new-hire and job-bid employees in 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 when skills or behaviors do not meet expectations.
Document training attendance, daily observations, and employee progress accurately.
Assist the Training Specialist and Supervisor with progress reports and job-bid qualification reviews.
Identify trends involving tools, job tasks, or employee performance.
Communicate training needs and performance concerns to area supervisors.
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 and travel to other facilities for start-up projects.
Perform additional duties as assigned.