Floor Trainer Harvest

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is recruiting for a training facilitator to lead on-the-job training in designated areas. You will work with new hires until proficient and provide ongoing coaching to address questions and concerns.

The role emphasizes safety, proper use of PPE, and the creation of standardized training materials. You will maintain training records and participate in meetings to identify training needs, with a requirement for regular Monday–Saturday attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3–6 months prior training experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated desire, ability and potential to train and motivate assigned employees to improve job performance and production capacity.
• Demonstrated knife experience (usage and sharpening).
• Knowledge of jobs in designated training area(s).

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training for new hires and retraining for transfers in designated areas.
• Provide feedback to the appropriate supervisor.
• Coordinate and conduct daily stretches.
• Educate hires on reporting lost or damaged equipment and following procedures.
• Demonstrate proper use of job equipment and PPE.
• Participate in creating standardized training approaches and materials.
• Enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Monitor new hires’ safety and quality workmanship.
• Maintain training records and required documentation.
• Attend and participate in meetings to identify training needs.
• Accountable for departmental retention goals.
• Maintain consistent attendance and be available Monday through Saturday.

Skills

Training coordination

Safety training

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary Responsible for on-the-job training including side-by-side training for assigned new hires and retraining transferred existing employees in designated area(s).

• Work with hires until they are capable in their own positions and are proficient enough to be on their own. Be available to educate and answer any questions or concerns as they arise.
• Provide feedback to appropriate supervisor.
• Coordinate and conduct daily stretches.
• Educate hires on the importance of reporting lost or damaged equipment and following procedures.
• Demonstrate how to properly use job equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in creating standardized training approaches and materials.
• Enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Monitor new hires’ work practices for safety and quality workmanship.
• Maintain training records and required documentation.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required to identify training needs.
• Accountable for departmental retention goals.
• Must maintain consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Saturday on a regular basis.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3-6 months prior training experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated desire, ability and potential to train and motivate assigned employees to improve job performance and production capacity.
• Demonstrated knife experience (usage and sharpening).
• Knowledge of jobs in designated training area(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or GED.
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing).
• Prior training experience in a meat/food processing facility.
• Potential to be a future lead or foreperson.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to personally achieve expected safety, quality, and production goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships - develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Ability to actively listen - give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively, willingness to learn, and be coachable.
• Ability to use computer to complete paperwork and reports.ipp>
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, desk phones, and smartphones. The position will also be required to regularly visit production facility work environments.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!