Technical Writer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a part-time Technical Writer in Hershey, PA to develop Pilot Plant equipment training materials and work instructions. The role collaborates with R&D, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and EHS to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include creating procedures, capturing media for LMS, and assisting with safety analyses, with a focus on simplifying content for learners and maintaining consistent formats.

Qualifications

• Three consecutive years of food manufacturing experience at the same facility if possible, training content creation is a must.
• Technical, mechanical or operational skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to create clear, concise training materials.

Responsibilities

• Create training materials, including procedures, job aids, and lessons in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Safety.
• Capture video and photos to support learning programs in LMS and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Assist with Job Safety Analysis documentation as needed; standardize content structure and formats.

Skills

Technical writing

Equipment documentation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Snagit

Adobe Creative Cloud

Copilot

Job description

Technical Writer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Hershey PA 17033

Shift: Part Time Shift, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Tues-Thurs

Job Description:

The Technical Writer will be responsible for creating Pilot Plant equipment training documentation and work instructions that safely and effectively educate operators on Pilot Plant equipment. This role will collaborate with R&D, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Environmental Health & Safety to ensure training materials comply with existing policies and procedures.

Main Duties:

• Create training materials, including process procedures, step-up cards, one-point lessons, and other documentation in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety.
• Capture video and photographic documentation to support the development of a comprehensive learning program within the LMS platform and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Assist with the creation and review of Job Safety Analysis documentation, as needed.
• Standardize content structure, instructional format, and operator competency requirements.
• Provide periodic follow-up evaluations of machine operators to confirm skill retention and support refresher training for higher-complexity equipment.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support Tech Center training and operational needs.
• Work with SMEs to simplify complex content, remove unnecessary detail, and consistently focus on what the learner needs to know.
• Prioritize content creation work to meet training development milestones.Observe and document SME operational procedures to verify accuracy, identify procedural gaps, and create training content development.

Typical Day:

Daily huddle with leader to review status of projects. Read & respond to emails throughout the day. Content creation in an office setting. Validate training and gather information / research equipment. Shadows SMEs on production floor to document process flow. Monitor, capture photographs and video of equipment while in use, during breakdown and reassembly.

Top Three Technical Skills:

• Technical writing and procedure development
• Manufacturing equipment / process documentation
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting awareness

Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?):

Three consecutive years of food manufacturing experience at the same facility if possible (not broken into multiple companies and roles). Training content creation is a must. Technical, mechanical or operational skills it's a plus.

Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable):

Highly proficient in Microsoft programs, Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint. Moderate experience in Snagit, Copilot and Adobe content creation. Must be able to operator an iPad.

Industry Experience:

Food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, R&D pilot plant or other regulated manufacturing environments. Preference for candidates with hands-on experience supporting operations, training, technical documentation, equipment procedures, sanitation, quality, or safety requirements.

Training

How long is training?

There is not a set training period. The leader will work with the employee daily, with the expectation that the employee will reach a comfort level of independence within the first 30 days.

What is involved?

Training will include learning the Pilot Plant's traceability and documentation systems, reviewing existing equipment training content, identifying outdated or missing materials, and understanding where equipment information is stored. The employee will also be introduced to key Technical Center teams and will shadow SMEs on the production floor to learn equipment processes, documentation expectations, and safety requirements.