Hot Side Production Trainer B

Seaboard Triumph Foods•Sioux City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Trainer is responsible for training and assisting assigned hourly employees in developing required skills to perform their assigned tasks. This includes the development of ergonomic knife techniques, sharpening, and maintaining sharpened tools. The trainer will work with production supervisors to progressively train employees in their assigned departments and collaborate with the Training Manager to improve training techniques, position requirements, and equipment knowledge. The role involves working with all employees, with a particular focus on those experiencing difficulty maintaining a sharp cutting tool.

Requirements

Two years working with adults and/or in a production environment preferred
Experience in a food industry necessary
Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish and/or dialect
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think, communicate in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to effectively communicate with maintenance, production and management personnel
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish and/or dialect)
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations
Demonstrated ability to understand advanced statistics and statistical analysis for process control
Strong analytical skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available
Must be highly skilled in the use of straight and whizard knives to include sharpening techniques and the maintenance of steels, mouse traps and other related sharpening equipment
Must be an effective teacher/trainer exhibiting patience and dedication
Exhibit good attendance and safety practices
Able to deal with stressful situations calmly and exhibit good judgement
Have good time management skills
Willing to take instruction from Master Knife Trainers and train according to best practices

Responsibilities

Train and assist in maintaining an effective safety awareness program, including regular departmental safety meetings. Provide timely written feedback on any injuries or accidents and make recommendations for precluding recurrence.
Directly train and coordinate the activities of production employees consistent with company policy.
Train hourly production employees to perform duties according to product conformance and specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of machines.
Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area.
Evaluate employee performance/techniques with cutting tools; Train hourly production employees on how to sharpen cutting tools and how to maintain sharpening devices in good condition.
Travel the production line observing for inappropriate knife usage or knife sharpening techniques that could prevent an employee from having a sharp knife.
Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to training.
Document and identify trends involving employees, tools or jobs/tasks having most problems with maintaining a sharp cutting tool.
Schedule training time with employees needing additional training and document.
Complete progress reports on employees until they qualify for the assigned position. Review progress reports with Production Supervisor on a weekly basis.