Patch & Polish Trainer- Night Shift
About The Position
The Patch & Polish Trainer trains department team members in daily operations, providing guidance and support to develop their proficiency. The role supports facility objectives by maintaining safety and product quality standards and helping achieve on-time delivery as products move between departments. The trainer also contributes to team efficiency and continuous improvement. The position performs hazardous-waste management activities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation regulations. Duties include handling and documenting hazardous waste, conducting container inspections, offering waste to an approved treatment, storage, and disposal transportation company, and serving as an emergency coordinator or emergency response support personnel.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in a production department.
- Knowledge and practical experience in the training topic area.
- Understanding and application of adult cognition and learning principles in training.
- Working knowledge of the processes and procedures required to perform all functions within the department.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
- Deep knowledge of training subjects.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and deliver engaging training sessions.
- Ability to adapt training approaches to diverse learning needs.
- Analytical decision-making, attention to detail, and ability to assess trainee progress and performance.
- Ability to identify potential training issues proactively, develop training materials, and understand trainee questions and feedback.
- Ability to work under time pressure, meet training deadlines, manage time efficiently, and respect schedules.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a training team.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperatures may exceed the outside air temperature.
- Ability to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to climb into and out of boat interiors.
- Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment, including a respirator when required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Train new and transferred employees joining the department.
- Conduct cross-training within the department.
- Evaluate and document employees’ skill-level progress.
- Conduct retraining to address departmental quality issues.
- Audit production and quality standards.
- Assist with resolving departmental challenges and areas of concern.
- Use and update Work Instructions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Administer a Trainer’s “report card” to assess trainee performance.
- Model positive behaviors.
- Perform hazardous-waste management activities in compliance with applicable RCRA and Department of Transportation regulations, including generation, handling, labeling, inspection, and emergency response.
- Identify and characterize hazardous-waste indicators and accumulation start dates, and ensure hazardous-waste materials are properly packed.
- Conduct and document hazardous-waste container inspections in assigned areas.
- Offer hazardous waste to an approved Treatment & Storage Disposal transportation company.
- Act as an Emergency Coordinator or emergency-response support personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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