Training Coordinator-Moses Lake Washington

Basic American Foods•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Training Coordinator develops, implements, and oversees training programs to enhance employee skills, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote workplace safety in a fast-paced food processing environment. The role collaborates with department heads, Quality Assurance, Safety, and Human Resources to create and maintain effective training for new hires and existing employees. The coordinator conducts onboarding, maintains current task instructions, develops and updates training materials and SOPs, and facilitates in-person and online training sessions, workshops, and certifications. The role also evaluates training effectiveness with supervisors and managers, conducts skills assessments, recommends additional training or cross-training, and manages training programs and records using Alchemy or other learning management systems. Work takes place in both an office and on the production floor of a food processing plant. The coordinator helps ensure employees receive training consistent with food safety and workplace safety requirements, including HACCP, GMPs, and OSHA standards, and supports compliance tracking and scheduling. All employees are responsible for upholding SQF Food Safety Code principles and promptly reporting food safety, quality, safety, or plant security issues to management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in training, HR, or a related role in a food processing, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
Knowledge of product standards, critical control points, food safety, and workplace safety rules in a food manufacturing plant.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to design and deliver engaging training programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and learning management systems.
Fluency in Spanish and English, written and verbal.
Proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software to create training materials, track employee progress, and analyze training data.
Ability to identify a gap or need and create a solution.
Working knowledge of Alchemy or ability to learn.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification.
OSHA training.
Train-the-Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Promote workplace safety and share best safety practices.
Develop proficiency in Alchemy to manage training programs and records.
Conduct onboarding training for new employees on company procedures, safety protocols, and job expectations.
Maintain current task instructions.
Develop and update training materials, manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures based on industry regulations and company policies.
Coordinate and facilitate in-person and online training sessions, workshops, and certifications.
Partner with supervisors and managers to evaluate training effectiveness and make improvements.
Conduct skills assessments and recommend additional training or cross-training opportunities.
Ensure employees are trained in accordance with food safety regulations and industry standards, including HACCP, GMPs, and OSHA.
Track and schedule required compliance training, including food handling certifications and safety drills.
Work with Quality Assurance and Safety teams to align training with plant safety and regulatory requirements.
Uphold SQF Food Safety Code principles and immediately report food safety, food quality, safety, or plant security issues to management.