Trainer - Production - Shift 2

Rich Products Corporation

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company with over 13,500 associates globally and annual sales of $5.8 billion. They are a global leader in food products, offering creative solutions to food industry professionals. The Trainer role is dedicated to inspiring possibilities within the production environment. Key aspects of the role include leadership in PWI/OPL Development, ownership of POKA data for the assigned shift, POKA onboarding for new hires, delivering non-equipment orientations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and serving as a LOTO Authorized User Trainer.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
Prior plant experience
Active LOTO Authorized User
Strong safety record
Solid knowledge of GMPs/HACCP/OSHA basics
FORKLIFT TRAINING and ability to train Forklift licenses as assigned
Proficient in PowerPoint/Word/Excel
Comfortable with iPads/phones/apps/RF scanners, use of AI
Strong communication, coaching, group facilitation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
Understand document control, Alchemy reporting, and POKA administration
Broad awareness of production processes
Able to work independently
Meets attendance/conduct/performance expectations

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred

Responsibilities

Manage training systems and records (POKA, Alchemy, Step Up Cards, Skills Matrices, document control).
Post and communicate weekly on-time status and any past dues (Alchemy, Step Up Cards, etc.); run weekly reports and communicate gaps, including other assigned reports as needed.
Escalate proactively—do not allow areas to fall >2 weeks behind without notifying area leadership, Dept. Manager, and Training Shift Leader immediately for corrective actions.
Coordinate cross training with TLs/ GLs; verify effectiveness via audits and evaluations; coach trainers/SMEs as a resource.
Create and/or assist with effective OPLs, PWIs, and training decks using approved templates; maintain version control and the document control log. Compliance to the expected Effective PWI checklist.
Schedule, facilitate, and properly document New Hire and Sanitation orientations; ensure timely completion and storage of records.
Manage Step Up Card (POKA) development, assignments, and completions; ensure Skills Matrices are accurate- on track- for assigned shift. All skills have effective Work Instructions (Wis) and Quizzes.
Champion safety and GMP compliance through training, observation, and documentation; perform effective weekly plant safety observations.
Maintain ready documentation every day (Food Safety, Associate Safety, GMPs, HACCP, etc.).
Ensure proper PPE usage and adherence to plant and corporate policies, 6S, and Code of Ethics.
Provide clear, timely communication to associates and leaders (posts, emails, presentations).
Notify leadership immediately of issues; collaborate to resolve and document outcomes.
Support shift needs (e.g., meeting setup, visitors, meals, photos for badges/LOTO tags) as related to training. Helps with log in issues only if associate DOESN’T have a F3 license (@rich.com).
Keep training data accurate and current, file documents securely and logically.
Use and improve spreadsheets (e.g., formatting, Basic formulas, i.e. SUM/AVG, conditional logic, etc.) to maintain accurate matrices and reporting and PWI/ OPL building. Must also be “computer-savvy.”
Utilize plant systems as job-relevant: TPM, CIL/CL/OOL, MLO, GALAXY, DASH PATROL, ZPI, SAP, etc.
Support new equipment transitions: ensure procedures, checklists, and training are complete before hand off to production.
Help Manage the Plant Mentor process when assigned.
Any other specific assignment job task as assigned by the Training Shift Leader or Continuous Improvement Manager, or in relation to the Operations or Production Manager needs.
Maintain break/lunch rotations per policy; follow attendance, punctuality, hygiene, and housekeeping standards. Follow all plant policies and GMPs.
Keep work areas clean and organized; eliminate visible and non visible wastes; contribute CI ideas.
Participate in TPM events; train daily CILs/CLs/OOLs and defect handling inspections as assigned.
Cooperate with team goals, attend meetings, mentor when able, and resolve conflicts professionally.