Sr Representative Learning Operations - Amherst Plant

Tyson Foods; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Amherst, NY seeks a Learning Specialist to conduct new Team Member orientation and deliver a range of training courses. You will facilitate code of conduct, animal well-being, lockout/tagout, forklift training, and leadership development programs for plant staff, while gathering feedback to drive improvements.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to work onsite with occasional travel. Bilingual skills and HR admin experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: high school graduate or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in training and facilitation is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills; English proficient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and continually improve classroom learning experiences for Team Members.
• Ensure new Team Member documentation is completed timely and correctly.
• Identify language barriers and arrange interpreters as needed for effective communication.
• Assist in acclimating new Team Members to the facility and qualification process.
• Backup for Hiring team and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training facilitation

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (prefered)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

MUST SIT ONSITE AT THE AMHERST PLANT NO REMOTE HOURS

Job Profile Summary

This position is responsible for conducting new Team Member orientation, ensuring comprehensive understanding of Tyson policies and procedures. This role involves facilitating various learning courses, including code of conduct training, animal well-being training, lockout/tagout, and forklift training support. Additionally, the Learning Specialist will support the delivery of leadership development programs and skills training for plant Team Members, as well as provide support for the Upward Academy initiative. The Learning Specialist will collect and analyze survey feedback to identify improvement opportunities and propose solutions. Regular interaction with HR, operations, management support, and hourly Team Members is essential to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and continually improve classroom learning experience for Team Members.
• Ensure all new Team Member documentation is completed in a timely manner and submitted correctly.
• Identify language barriers and assess the need for interpreters to ensure clarity and effective communication is provided to Team Members during learning.
• Assist in acclimating new Team Members to the facility and the qualification process.
• This position will be backup for our Hiring team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous training and facilitation experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English at a level to effectively communicate company policies and procedures during orientation.
• Special Skills: Operations and Manufacturing experience preferred. Must be comfortable in presenting learning material to large groups. Strong organizational skills.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• Bilingual preferred. Equivalent work experience to be considered in lieu of higher education.
• 2+ years of professional experience required. HR administrative skills preferred.

Pay and Incentives

Pay Range/Rate: $20.67 - $35.10

Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: Yes; Long-Term Incentive Plan: No.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Working Arrangements

Local Only – Must sit onsite at the Amherst plant. No remote hours. Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America). Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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