Technical Writer (Manufacturing Training & Documentation)

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Technical Writer to create training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation in a food manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and other subject matter experts to document equipment processes and develop clear, user-friendly training content.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, observing equipment, capturing photos and videos for training, and collaborating with Operations, Engineering,

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of Technical Writing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience creating training materials and technical documentation.
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training guides.
• Observe manufacturing equipment and document processes.
• Capture and edit photos/videos for training materials.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams.
• Review and improve existing documentation and training content.

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation

Photo/video capture

Collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Clip-art editing

Job description

We are hiring a Technical Writer to create training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation in a food manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and other subject matter experts to document equipment processes and develop clear, user-friendly training content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training guides.
• Observe manufacturing equipment and document processes.
• Capture and edit photos/videos for training materials.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams.
• Review and improve existing documentation and training content.

Requirements:

• 2-3+ years of Technical Writing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience creating training materials and technical documentation.
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Clip-art or similar for photo editing
• Food manufacturing or CPG industry experience preferred.