2nd Shift On-the-Job Trainer — Hands-On Skills Coach

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Guild tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. on-site in Wilson, NC, is seeking an On-the-Job Trainer (2nd shift) to develop and coach new hourly team members on essential production skills, knife handling, sharpening, and safety practices on the floor.

You will partner with plant supervision and the Training Supervisor to document progress, lead on-the-job training, and support job-bid transitions, while rotating shifts and traveling to other facilities as needed to ensure a skilled, compliant workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus for connecting with a diverse workforce.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train new-hire and job-bid employees on essential job skills, safety practices, and techniques.
• Document training attendance, observations, and progress with accuracy.
• Collaborate with area supervisors to communicate training needs and performance concerns.
• Lead plant onboarding tours and train employees on PPE use and proper procedures.
• Support start-up projects and rotate to different shifts as needed.

Skills

Training skills

Communication

Teamwork

Excel skills

SAP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. on-site in Wilson, NC, is seeking an On-the-Job Trainer (2nd shift) to develop and coach new hourly team members on essential production skills, knife handling, sharpening, and safety practices on the floor.

You will partner with plant supervision and the Training Supervisor to document progress, lead on-the-job training, and support job-bid transitions, while rotating shifts and traveling to other facilities as needed to ensure a skilled, compliant workforce.