Plant Production Training Specialist

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a Production Trainer to provide on-the-job training for production associates and mentorship across shifts at our NC facilities. The role focuses on teaching knowledge, skills, and safe work practices to ensure high standards of food safety and plant safety.

Success requires strong communication, the ability to train diverse teams, and familiarity with PPE and safety protocols. Prior experience in plant training and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related preferred.
• Ability to train and mentor associates.
• Ability to communicate across all levels.
• Food safety awareness and PPE knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on classroom training regarding Job Hazards, PPE, and Food Safety
• Review and explain job instruction training to new associates
• Work with team leads and supervisors to ensure associates can perform their job task correctly and safely
• Provide job improvement training for current associates
• Help with Production department projects
• Communicate with Department Superintendent regarding daily work schedule as well as departmental needs
• Responsible for notifying Department Superintendent when corrections are necessary for OJT/JSA
• Train new associates on Food Safety/GMP’s/Food Defense, evacuation, and proper use of PPE
• Train new associates on Safety Topic Awareness: Lock Out Tag Out, HAZCOM, EAP, PSM/RMP, Confined Space, PPE, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomic and Safe lifting, Blood Bourne Pathogen
• Any other duties assigned by Department Manager

Skills

Training delivery

On-the-job training

Food safety

Safety procedures

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Butterball is seeking a Production Trainer to provide on-the-job training for production associates and mentorship across shifts at our NC facilities. The role focuses on teaching knowledge, skills, and safe work practices to ensure high standards of food safety and plant safety.

Success requires strong communication, the ability to train diverse teams, and familiarity with PPE and safety protocols. Prior experience in plant training and bilingual abilities are a plus.