Operations Trainer - C Shift

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Matching 401(k)

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB seeks a dedicated Operations Trainer to develop and deliver training for hourly and management staff. The role drives new-hire onboarding, safety, and product quality-focused education, and evaluates training effectiveness with management.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years in manufacturing or training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment and/or training background.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.
• Bi‑lingual candidates preferred and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees in production and classroom settings during the first 90 days.
• Monitor progress, motivate, and ensure above-average proficiency.
• Maintain and submitt training records and data entry for audits.
• Work with managers to inform on training program status and outcomes.
• Identify training gaps and document action plans with management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

General computer knowledge

Bi-lingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

This position is primarily responsible for facilitating/providing the training of hourly and management support employees. Duties will also involve assisting with new hire orientation and equipment specific training, which includes safety and product quality elements. The operations trainer position is responsible for the evaluation of plant training, enhancing the on-boarding process, and the recommendation of the appropriate courses of action to management.

Responsibilities

• Effectively train new employees, both in production and classroom environments during their initial 90 days of employment to assist them in adapting to their new roles and responsibilities. Monitor progress and motivate employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
• Ensure all hourly and management support employees receive the appropriate training needed to perform their jobs with above average proficiency. Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to previous training.
• Continually look for new and creative ways to deliver quality hands‑on training as well as recommending various methods to ensure training goals and initiatives are met.
• Responsible for assisting with the data entry, tracking, and maintaining all pertinent training records and their timely submittal.
• Work with all department managers in keeping everyone informed of the status of all training programs.
• Identify and document trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks having the most difficulty and develop appropriate plan of action. Conduct training audits to identify training gaps and correct deficiencies.
• Work with employees and production management team to make recommendations on how to improve operations to optimize production while positively contributing to safety, quality, and cost.
• Validate training outcomes, materials, and methods by working with production management.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude or background in working with precision machine parts is preferred.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Bi‑lingual candidate is preferred.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Demonstrable ability to evaluate employee performance and techniques.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrable communication skills, including reading and speaking in English.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as necessary, both in verbal and written form.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs.
• This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment and/or training background.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

Post offer physical and substance testing required.