Packaging Machine Operator Trainer & On-Floor Coach

freshexpress; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The PMO Trainer at freshexpress develops line operators across packaging equipment operations, delivering training, tests, and leadership to ensure daily production schedules are met.

This role oversees on-floor and classroom training for PMOs, coordinates maintenance and setup, and enforces GMP, safety, quality, and cost standards.

You will work with supervisors and crew leaders to drive continuous skills development and document readiness across packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to serve as SME for multiple operations across lines and variety of machines.
• Must be effectively lead and train in both Healthy Snacking and Salad Manufacturing.
• Must be able to participate in Process Improvement efforts to improve efficiencies and minimize down time.
• Must be able to understand and interpret production work orders.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership, coaching and training abilities in formal and informal settings.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• On floor & classroom training for all PMOs.
• Schedule Clean, Inspect, Lubricate process.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Coordinate & monitor multiple bagger operations to assure maximum productivity & timely completion of production schedule.
• Maintain all packaging related documentation.
• Direct all operators to achieve 100% startup of all packaging equipment.
• Review all operator's daily paperwork.
• Provide input to develop individual & department goals.
• May be asked to conduct one on one reviews with PMOs.
• Act as a leader & support teamwork.
• Plans and executive work.
• Run machines through breaks & lunches.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with supervisors, managers, & crew leaders.
• Responsible for adherence to GMP policies, quality standards, production guidelines & safety huddles.
• Understands all Quality Control tests.
• Pass all Continuous Skills Development training for all levels of PMO.
• Works safely and follows all basic safety rules to help prevent accidents.
• Successfully pass Safety Training provided by the Continuous Skills Development Program.
• Assures Quality products are being produced.
• Occasionally directs other positions than PMOs (i.e. packers).
• Complete all required documentation.
• Competent at completing Clean, Inspect, Lubricate process.
• Ability to learn packaging machine operational programming.
• Develop methods to minimize rework.
• Routinely plans & executes work.

Skills

English language proficiency

SME for multiple operations

Leadership & training

Process improvement

Interpret production work orders

Coaching abilities

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

The PMO Trainer at freshexpress develops line operators across packaging equipment operations, delivering training, tests, and leadership to ensure daily production schedules are met.

This role oversees on-floor and classroom training for PMOs, coordinates maintenance and setup, and enforces GMP, safety, quality, and cost standards.

You will work with supervisors and crew leaders to drive continuous skills development and document readiness across packaging lines.