Technical Trainer

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

3d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you. The Manufacturing Technical Trainer role is responsible for ensuring that all technical training for their shift/team is complete and up to date. This includes new hire hands-on training, re-certifications, supporting compliance training. This role is also responsible for creating and updating procedures and work instructions for their department and will be assuming all Document Control Coordinator (DCC) duties.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Flexibility to go to where the training is required, this may involve floating to other shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

One-year related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

All Duties and Responsibilities listed in the MOP, KOP, POP job descriptions
Responsible for monitoring training of all new full time and temporary employees
Manage and conduct all training and re-certification for existing team members with quality, production, and safety standards
Create and update procedures and work instructions, will be the DCC for the department
Create training presentations, deliver training.
Work a minimum of 40 hours on the floor per quarter to maintain skill level and expertise.
Develop training material utilizing vendors and instruction manuals for new processes and equipment.
Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
Maintain and enter all training records into trackers to ensure compliance.
Lead safety investigations and document findings.
Lead by example to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental Policies and Procedures.
Provide or coordinate training for LOTO, forklift operations, first responder, hearing test, and communicate any safety or environmental observations.
Conduct safety and environmental audits of shift and work in conjunction with Shift Managers and supervisors to close the gaps.
Be able to flex work hours and shifts to accommodate the needs of the company.
Lead by example to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Quality and Food Safety Policies and Procedures.
Support Safety Specialist as a back up and any project work as needed.
Must be trained in first Responder, CPR certified, blood borne pathogen, incident investigation, workers compensation, all PIT equipment, confined space and Permit to work. Training must be kept up to date and a certified trainer.
Track safety certifications and upcoming expirations (LOTO, PIT, hearing test, first responder, confined space and PTW.