Production Trainer 2nd shift

Greif•Homerville, GA

4d•$18 - $31

About The Position

Greif is seeking a Production Trainer to provide hands-on training for line operators and other production employees. The trainer coaches and qualifies new and existing employees on standard operating procedures, quality standards, safe work practices, housekeeping, and workplace organization. The role includes training employees to inspect, measure, and weigh plastic bottles to meet product specifications and customer expectations, monitoring trainee performance, and providing feedback and follow-up support. The Production Trainer maintains training and qualification records, production logs, and documentation of operational activity. The role also identifies and reports quality concerns, defects, and production issues; serves as a resource for operators; and helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. In partnership with supervisors and plant leadership, the trainer supports onboarding, workforce development, performance improvement, and continuous improvement efforts, while modeling teamwork, accountability, and safe performance.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machinery.
Thorough understanding of production equipment.
Ability to uphold The Greif Way and foster a positive, safe, and high-performing work environment.
Participation in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including CBSQ, GEMBA, and 5S activities.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on training for line operators and other production roles so employees can safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
Train, coach, and qualify new and existing employees on standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.
Instruct team members on housekeeping expectations and workplace organization standards.
Train employees to inspect, measure, and weigh plastic bottles in accordance with product specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
Monitor trainee performance and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and follow-up support.
Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, and required operational records.
Complete and maintain production logs and documentation related to units produced and operational activities.
Identify, document, and report quality concerns, defects, and production issues that result in rejected or discarded product.
Serve as a subject matter resource for operators on processes, equipment, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
Partner with supervisors and plant leadership to support workforce development, onboarding, and performance improvement.
Support continuous improvement by helping standardize work methods, sharing best practices, and promoting consistency across shifts and departments.
Foster a positive learning environment that encourages engagement, accountability, teamwork, and safe performance.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and leadership as a positive role model.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.