Performance Based Trainer

Darigold; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 31,936 - 45,484; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with competitive employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

Employer paid life & disability coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Eight weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Darigold is seeking a Performance-Based Trainer in Pasco, Washington. This role involves developing and overseeing training programs, setting performance metrics, and supporting employees' career growth within the company.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and at least 1 year of production experience. The position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits, showcasing Darigold's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to adjust to often-changing priorities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and foresee problems, providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs for plant production employees.
• Conduct orientation sessions for existing employees and new hires.
• Evaluate the needs of Darigold operations and plan training programs.

Skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Darigold is seeking Performance-based Trainers at our plant in Pasco, Washington. The Performance-Based Trainer (PBT) will work closely with the senior Plant Management team and members of the human resources team to establish overall operational training objectives. The PBT will design programs using techniques such as classroom learning, demonstrations, one-on-one coaching, and/or on-the-job training. The PBT will be responsible for creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of employees’ careers. PBT will also set performance metrics, evaluate productivity, and help plant employees create long-term career plans within Darigold.

Performance-Based Trainers will work in the following areas: Receiving/Wet Processing; Powder Plant; Butter Plant.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs and supervise technical training for plant production employees.
• Conduct orientation sessions and create testing/evaluation processes for existing employees and new hires.
• Assist Plant Management by preparing and implementing the training budget.
• Evaluate the needs of Darigold operations and plan training programs accordingly.
• In conjunction with the Manager/Supervisor, conduct performance evaluations during the new hire process.
• Provide employee performance feedback to managers and production supervisors with recommendations for promotions, disciplinary actions, or possible terminations.
• Build solid cross-functional relationships to improve the training experience for the employee.
• Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, and process measurements for employee performance.
• Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of certifiable training to Equipment Operators to ensure consistent, efficient, standardized operations.
• Responsible for certification of capabilities and knowledge of the trainee.
• Recommend, participate in, and complete Root Cause Analyses (RCA); recommend process system corrective actions to promote remediation of issues identified by RCA; and create and update SOPs and OPLs based on recommended and approved Corrective Action Plans.
• Support all corporate-mandated standards and safety programs for the facility.
• Participate in all equipment training as may be delivered, whether by vendor or internal specialist.
• Serve as a qualified backup equipment operator. Operate production equipment as needed.
• Any other duties or projects as may be assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
• Ability to achieve results through others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes.
• Ability to facilitate and present training and contribute to improvement projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot and foresee problems, providing feedback to production leadership.
• Ability to proactively support the CSD team and the Performance Program.
• Ability to adjust to often-changing priorities.
• Ability to gain and then maintain operator and Supervisor certifications covering the full range of machinery and equipment in the various production departments of the facility; serve as backup to run machinery when needed.
• Ability to meet the physically rigorous requirements applicable to all processing, filling, packaging, and culture positions, including continuous standing, walking, traversing up and down stairs, climbing ladders, and lifting and moving materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility in servicing shifts or project needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to work any assigned Shift.

Pay

$28.10/hour to start

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

• 401k with competitive employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits.
• Employer paid life & disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Community giving through matching donations.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify – please follow the links for details, English/Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English/Spanish.