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John Soules Foods; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation / Sick days

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Telemedicine

Onsite Clinic

Free annual health screening

401 (k) with company match

STD and LTD

Life insurance & other voluntary benefi

Career Development: We support

Job summary

John Soules Foods in Gainesville, GA is seeking a New Hire Trainer to onboard and train production staff, ensuring they understand job expectations and safety standards from day one.

You will work closely with supervisors and HR to support onboarding, conduct facility tours, provide hands-on training, and monitor performance, with a focus on safety, quality, and retention across shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform or possess detailed knowledge of all positions on the production line.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of training, coaching, and motivating employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Patience, professionalism, and ability to engage effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Basic understanding of food safety principles, including GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor new employees during their first several weeks.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify employees needing additional coaching or retraining.
• Communicate trainee progress to supervisors and HR.
• Help improve new hire retention through positive engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training

Coaching

Safety principles

Job description

Job Title: New Hire Trainer

Location: Gainesville, GA

Department: Operations / Human

Reports To: Production Supervisor / HR Manager

Normal Work Schedule: The work schedule is determined by production demands and plant operations. This position requires flexibility to support various shifts, including weekends and extended hours as needed.

Overview Of Company

Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for over 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary

The New Hire Trainer is responsible for onboarding and training newly hired production employees to ensure they are properly introduced to the facility, understand job expectations, and are equipped to perform their duties safely and effectively. This role plays a critical part in creating a welcoming environment while reinforcing company standards related to safety, quality, and productivity. The New Hire Trainer works closely with supervisors, HR, and production teams to support employee integration and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor new employees during their first several weeks.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify employees needing additional coaching or retraining.
• Communicate trainee progress to supervisors and HR.
• Help improve new hire retention through positive engagement.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

The New Hire Trainer greets employees on their first day and ensures a positive onboarding experience. The role conducts facility tours and introduces new employees to supervisors, team leads, and plant management. The trainer completes all required onboarding documentation, including the New Hire In-Plant Orientation form, and ensures it is properly submitted to Human Resources.

The position issues personal protective equipment (PPE) and demonstrates the correct usage while emphasizing safety protocols. The New Hire Trainer provides detailed instruction on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensures new employees understand food safety and quality expectations.

The role introduces employees to their co‑workers on the production line and provides hands‑on training by demonstrating job tasks and working alongside employees. The trainer follows established work hardening protocols, including rotating employees during the first two to four weeks to reduce fatigue and prevent injuries, and coordinating weekly nurse visits during this period.

The New Hire Trainer supports employees during breaks and meal periods by guiding them through facility processes such as using the breakroom and micro market. The role promotes a positive and welcoming environment by using encouragement, positive reinforcement, and professional communication at all times.

The position answers employee questions, provides continuous guidance, and builds rapport with new hires to support engagement and retention. The trainer regularly rotates among new hires on the production floor to monitor progress and provide coaching. Daily updates on employee progress are communicated to supervisors and management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

The candidate must have the ability to perform or possess detailed knowledge of all positions on the production line. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to train, coach, and motivate employees in a fast‑paced environment. The individual must demonstrate patience, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse workforce. Basic understanding of food safety principles, including GMPs, is required. The candidate must be able to provide clear instructions and reinforce proper work techniques and safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in training, onboarding, or leadership within a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred to effectively communicate with the workforce.

Work Environment

This position operates within a food manufacturing environment and involves exposure to both hot and cold temperatures, wet conditions, and production equipment. The role requires compliance with all company safety policies, food safety standards, and PPE requirements.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand and walk for longer periods (8+ Hours a Day); use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Occasionally, and up to 50 lbs. Infrequently, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Location Requirement

This position is on‑site in Gainesville, Georgia. The candidate must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting employment.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

• Vacation / Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic
• Free annual health screening
• 401 (k) with company match
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.