Process Trainer Debone

Prestage Farms; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Process Trainer in Debone to oversee, monitor, and facilitate training for new and current employees in the production area. The role reports to the process manager with a Tuesday–Friday day shift and flexibility for early/late shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

The trainer will conduct onboarding, mentor staff, document training progress, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines while maintaining high quality in a fast-paced poultry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Min.).
• Working knowledge/experience in food processing or related field (Poultry processing - Preferred)
• Experience with machine operation or as lead operator

Responsibilities

• Oversee training for new and current employees in the production area
• Guide and mentor staff to improve performance
• Conduct new hire orientation and on-the-job training
• Provide plant tours for candidates and new hires
• Teach work tasks and techniques to trainees
• Support operators and area leads as needed
• Maintain safety-first mindset and follow GMP/USDA guidelines
• Document training progress and cross-training status

Skills

Food processing knowledge

Team player

Leadership

Communication skills

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine operation

Lead operator

Job description

General:

The Process Trainer in Debone is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and facilitating training for new and current employees in the production process area. The position reports to the process manager w/ a primary work schedule of Tuesday - Friday, day shift, with the flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible forongoing observation and knowledge transfer for new and current employees
• Guide, mentor, and support, employees’ focus on performance improvement
• Facilitate and/or assist with new hire orientation and training
• Conduct plant tours for new candidates and new employees
• Teach new employees work tasks and techniques
• Provide direction & guidance, and fill-in for operators & area leads as needed
• Provide assistance to operators, administer supplies and materials, document line assignments, training progress, and cross-training tracking
• Operate with a safety-first mindset above all other department metrics
• Work within GMP, Safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or GED (Min.);

Experience

• Working knowledge/experience in food processing or related field (Poultry processing - Preferred)

• Experience with machine operation or as lead operator

Skills/Abilities/Attributes

• Working knowledge in food processing industry w/solid understanding of food safety compliance
• Team player; able to influence without authority and successfully to transfer knowledge
• Natural leader w/ excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed; able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements/ Environment

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 12 hrs./shift performing repetitive motion
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ varying noise levels, & temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole, internal /external parts of birds
• Work in processing areas w/ distinct odor related to poultry processing

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources