On the Job Trainer - Day shift

Michael Food; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 30,996 - 37,884; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota, is seeking an On-The-Job Training (OJT) trainer to coordinate and deliver training for plant equipment, standard work instructions, quality assurance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma with technical knowledge, familiarity with adult education techniques, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Shift is 5:30am–2:00pm, with some days until 4:00pm, Monday–Friday and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required. Mechanical or trade school a plus.
• Knowledge of adult education and learning techniques.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding compliance training requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, deal with employees with diverse background and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.
• Basic math skills.
• Presentation skills and strong documentation practices
• Customer service capabilities.
• Intermediate typing skills.
• Ability to work indoors in normal office setting and/or processing floor for duration of shift.
• Ability to answer phones and receive pertinent information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality standards are met at time of shipping as required by our customers.
• Manage customer deduction spread sheet for warehouse damage or issues.
• Oversee and implement the Employee Training Qualification Program for employees.
• Develop Standard Work Instructions, checklists, and visual aids.
• Conduct cross training and re-qualification as required by the Training Qualification Program.
• Maintain files of training materials and logs/matrixes of all training conducted.
• Support training programs during non-training or non-production periods.
• Attend training seminars as required, including potential out-of-town arrangements.
• Ensure training is compliant with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Notify designated personnel of irregularities in materials, process, or equipment.
• Assist with safety and health program development and updates.
• Ensure monthly safety and other compliance trainings are provided for all employees.
• Adhere to safe work practices and GMPs; report any conditions affecting safety or quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Job description

Business Unit Description

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide and coordinate On-The-Job Training to employees in the operation of plant and/or department equipment, Standard Work Instructions, and to assist in the developing and delivery of other training, i.e. orientation, quality assurance, safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement training.

Shift:

5:30am - 2:00pm but could work some days until 4:00pm Monday-Friday and some Saturday's depending on business need.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility will be to oversee quality standards are met at time of shipping as required by our customers.
• Manage customer deduction spread sheet for warehouse damage or issues.
• Oversee and implement the Employee Training Qualification Program for employees. This includes training and validation of trainees with respect to their performance against established training objectives and recommendation of additional skill requirements as needed.
• Assist in developing Standard Work Instructions, checklists, and visual aids.
• Conduct cross training and re-qualification as required by the Training Qualification Program. Support employees who have questions or need additional assistance in understanding their job responsibilities.
• Maintain files of training materials. Maintain organized logs/matrixes of all training conducted.
• During non-training or non-production periods, the OJT trainer may be called upon to perform in other capacities such as: working on problem solving, continuous improvement or safety programs/training; cross training of operators; assist with training programs in other departments; check for correct procedure and accuracy; and assist in general housekeeping activities.
• Periodic attendance of training seminars, some of which may require out of town or overnight arrangements.
• Perform all training in full compliance with all company, state and/or federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Notify designated personnel of any irregularities in materials, process, or equipment.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and updating of required written safety and health programs and plans.
• Ensure monthly safety and other compliance trainings and all other required training is provided for all employees.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required. Mechanical or trade school a plus.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of adult education and learning techniques.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding compliance training requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, deal with employees with diverse background and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.
• Basic math skills.
• Presentation skills and strong documentation practices
• Customer service capabilities.
• Intermediate typing skills.
• Ability to work indoors in normal office setting and/or processing floor for duration of shift.
• Ability to answer phones and receive pertinent information.

#firstinfood

The pay range for this position is $22.50 to $27.50 per hour. EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:- High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required. Mechanical or trade school a plus.PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:- Knowledge of adult education and learning techniques.- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding compliance training requirements.- Ability to multi-task, deal with employees with diverse background and good problem-solving skills.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Ability to use Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.- Basic math skills.- Presentation skills and strong documentation practices- Customer service capabilities.- Intermediate typing skills.- Ability to work indoors in normal office setting and/or processing floor for duration of shift.- Ability to answer phones and receive pertinent information.#firstinfood