Manufacturing Ops Trainer — Flexible Hours

Empirical Foods; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods in Nebraska is seeking an Operations Trainer to lead training for hourly and management staff, including new hire orientation and safety/quality instruction. The role focuses on hands-on and classroom training to ensure new hires rapidly reach target performance levels.

You will coordinate with production management, maintain training records, and continuously improve onboarding efforts to support safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing and/or training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees during their first 90 days in production and classroom settings.
• Ensure hourly and management staff receive required training for proficiency.
• Maintain training records and facilitate data entry and submission.
• Collaborate with department managers to update training status and programs.
• Identify training gaps and recommend actions; conduct audits.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

General computer knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Bi-lingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Empirical Foods in Nebraska is seeking an Operations Trainer to lead training for hourly and management staff, including new hire orientation and safety/quality instruction. The role focuses on hands-on and classroom training to ensure new hires rapidly reach target performance levels.

You will coordinate with production management, maintain training records, and continuously improve onboarding efforts to support safety, quality, and cost objectives.