Trainer

Cox Farms; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightFarms is seeking a hands-on Training Lead for our Farm Operations team. The role focuses on delivering standardized onboarding, qualification, and employee development across all shifts, with a strong emphasis on safety, standard work, and continuous improvement on the floor.

The Training Lead will partner with Supervisors and the Sr. Operational Training & Continuous Improvement Lead to ensure consistent training, accurate documentation, and effective coaching of staff from across A, B,

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering onboarding, qualification, and cross-training programs.
• Ability to coach and develop employees through learning pathways and competency assessments.
• Familiarity with standard work, equipment operation, safety practices, and food production environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onboarding, qualification, and cross-training programs using approved materials.
• Facilitate classroom, video-based, and hands-on training activities.
• Demonstrate standard work, equipment operation, and safe work practices.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Bi-lingual

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Training Lead

BrightFarms | Farm Operations

Reports To: Operations Specialist

Standard Schedule: Determined by Site. Flexibility Based On the needs of the Farm.

Primary Responsibility: New-Hire Training, Qualification & Employee Development

Secondary Responsibility: Operational Support, Warehouse First, Followed by Production

Position Summary

The Farm Operations team at BrightFarms is seeking a highly engaged, hands-on Training Lead responsible for delivering standardized training programs, coaching employees through qualification, and validating employee competency using established training materials, learning pathways, and qualification standards.

This position requires a strong, visible presence throughout the facility, with direct engagement across all four operational shifts (A, B, C, and D). This role serves as the primary trainer for new hires, cross-training activities, and employee skill development within assigned operational areas. The Training Lead reports to the Operations Specialist, and works closely with Supervisors and the Sr. Operational Training & Continuous Improvement Lead to ensure training is delivered consistently and employees can safely and independently perform their assigned responsibilities.

Training and employee development are always the primary responsibility. When training activities are not scheduled or required, the Training Lead will transition to productive operational support, prioritizing Warehouse Operations followed by Production.

This is an active, floor-based leadership position requiring initiative, accountability, and consistent engagement throughout the workday.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Deliver onboarding, qualification, and cross-training programs using approved training materials and learning pathways.
• Facilitate classroom, video-based, and hands-on operational training activities.
• Demonstrate standard work, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Reinforce operational, quality, food safety, and safety standards throughout the training process.
• Support structured on-the-job training activities.

Employee Coaching & Development

• Provide coaching and feedback throughout the employee learning process.
• Adjust coaching techniques to meet individual learning needs.
• Reinforce correct work methods and operational expectations.
• Support employee development through ongoing observation and feedback during training.
• Escalate training or performance concerns to Supervisors and Operations Specialists.

Competency Validation

• Conduct practical skill assessments using established qualification standards.
• Validate employee competency through observation and skill demonstrations.
• Complete required qualification documentation and skill sign-offs.
• Recommend employees for qualification upon successful demonstration of required skills.
• Identify and communicate skill gaps requiring additional training.

Training Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate training documentation and qualification records.
• Ensure employees complete required training assignments.
• Verify employees are trained on revised procedures and work instructions.
• Support training audits and compliance reviews.
• Communicate training completion status to Supervisors and Operations Specialists.

Continuous Improvement Support

• Reinforce established standard work through hands-on coaching and observations.
• Support sitewide 5S initiatives, workplace organization, visual management, and audit readiness.
• Identify recurring employee errors and recommend training-based corrective actions.
• Assist in developing training aids, visual instructions, qualification materials, and standardized training documents.
• Support process improvements that strengthen consistency, productivity, safety, and quality.

Operational Support (Secondary Responsibility)

• When training, coaching, assessments, and necessary training preparation are complete or not scheduled, the Training Lead will actively support daily operations as needed.

Work Schedule & Shift Coverage

• Beanufacturing, food production, agriculture, warehousing, or a related operational environment.
• Previous training, mentoring, coaching, or Lead experience preferred.
• Ability to provide clear instruction, demonstrate operational tasks, and evaluate employee competency in English (Bi-lingual Preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules and training documentation
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor and supporting operational assignments.
• Proactive, self-directed, and capable of identifying productive work without constant supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to adjust scheduled hours or days to meet training requirements across all shifts.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• New-Hire Development: Completion of onboarding and qualification milestones within establis