Operations Trainer

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

2d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Hands-on Trainer delivers practical, on-the-floor training to Operations team members, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse processes. This role supports operational readiness by onboarding new hires, cross-training existing employees, reinforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and aiding continuous improvement initiatives. As a subject matter expert, the trainer helps maintain quality, safety, and performance standards on the production floor. Schedule: TBD

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional technical, manufacturing, or safety training preferred.
Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in food manufacturing, beverage operations, or warehouse operations.
Prior experience training or mentoring employees strongly preferred.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (food safety, quality systems) preferred.
Strong working knowledge of production, packaging, and warehouse operations.
Ability to demonstrate tasks clearly and coach employees with varying skill levels.
Solid understanding of SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and safety requirements.
Strong communication skills; able to explain processes clearly and patiently.
Ability to observe performance, identify gaps, and provide constructive feedback.
Comfortable working in fast paced, physical production environments.
Proficient in basic documentation and training recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands on job specific training for Operations roles (Production, Bottling, Packaging, HPP, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving).
Train team members on SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and safety procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
Support onboarding new hires by guiding them through required operational training and verifying task competency.
Provide cross training to support workforce flexibility and operational coverage.
Observe work practices on the floor and provide real-time coaching and corrective guidance as needed.
Partner with Operations leadership to identify skill gaps, training needs, and retraining opportunities.
Document training completion using approved training rosters and systems.
Reinforce quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards during all training activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping implement updated processes or equipment training.
Assist with pre shift meetings, demonstrations, and knowledge reinforcement activities.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May assist with operational support activities during peak production periods.
May perform similar and incidental duties as required.