Trainer-1st Shift - Waverly Plant

0100 Tecumseh Poultry, LLC; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Training Specialist to conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding at our facility in Nebraska. You will deliver safety and forklift training, and continuously improve onboarding and classroom programs to ensure accurate documentation and timely submissions.

You will track attendance, assess interpreter needs, and assist new Team Members with acclimation and qualification processes while supporting additional training activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.
• Previous training or facilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding.
• Deliver safety and forklift training.
• Continuously improve orientation and classroom training programs.
• Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Track attendance and training records for new team members.
• Assess interpreter needs and coordinate language support when necessary.
• Assist new Team Members with facility acclimation and qualification processes.
• Support additional training and onboarding activities as assigned.

Skills

Training & Facilitation

Communication

Presentation Skills

Organization

Documentation

Public Speaking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding.
• Deliver safety and forklift training.
• Continuously improve orientation and classroom training programs.
• Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Track attendance and training records for new team members.
• Assess interpreter needs and coordinate language support when necessary.
• Assist new Team Members with facility acclimation and qualification processes.
• Support additional training and onboarding activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.
• Previous training or facilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate company policies and procedures in English.
• Comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Some travel may be required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an engaging and organized communicator with experience training and developing employees. They should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, have strong administrative and computer skills, and possess the ability to create a positive onboarding experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Suggested Interview Questions

• Tell me about your experience conducting employee training or onboarding.
• How do you keep large groups engaged during training sessions?
• Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to new employees.
• How do you ensure training records and documentation remain accurate?
• What experience do you have with safety or forklift training?
• How would you handle a new employee who is struggling to understand the training material?
• What Microsoft Office programs have you used to create training materials or track attendance?
• How do you prioritize multiple onboarding tasks while meeting deadlines?

Key Competencies

• Training & Facilitation
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Organization & Documentation
• Safety Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Administrative Skills
• Problem Solving and Adaptability

AI Usage Policy

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Applicant Eligibility

Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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Company Culture

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.

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