People Champion: Training & Onboarding Lead

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a dedicated trainer to onboard and develop new hires at our production facilities. You will guide employees through safety practices, production processes, and company policies, acting as the go-to resource for new staff during their initial weeks.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, coordination with shift leaders, and maintaining documentation of qualifications via standard systems. Occasional inter-facility travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience training new employees or onboarding
• Strong communication with leadership and staff
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance

Responsibilities

• Trains and develops new employees, rehires and employees returning from LOA in safety practices, production processes as needed, and company policies.
• Demonstrates proper on the job procedures and techniques for new hires and as needed until the qualification process is completed.
• Acts as the first point of contact for new hires on all questions regarding position responsibilities and guides employees to the appropriate department head as needed.
• Introduces new hires to shift manager, production supervisor, production lead and others as needed.
• Escorts new hires to the production line during the first week of employment and assists in proper technique and procedures.
• When not working with new hires, trains current employees in other areas of the plant for different positions.
• Escorts new hires to evacuation areas and ensures they understand safety procedures for the facility.
• Facilitate and support new hire orientation.
• Compile daily reports of activities during shifts.
• Build relationships with new hires to help them feel comfortable with the new work environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and leadership, including digital communication via email.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision and follow through with directions from HR Management.
• Responsible for electronically recording team member qualifications and evaluations through the use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and/or Alchemy.

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a dedicated trainer to onboard and develop new hires at our production facilities. You will guide employees through safety practices, production processes, and company policies, acting as the go-to resource for new staff during their initial weeks.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, coordination with shift leaders, and maintaining documentation of qualifications via standard systems. Occasional inter-facility travel may be required.