Trim Line Trainer - 1st Shift Liberty

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Learning, development, and career成长

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Trim Line Trainer to mentor new hires on the production floor. The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, adherence to safety standards, and sustaining a coaching culture aligned with Farmer Focus CARES values.

You will support departmental leaders, conduct weekly check-ins, and ensure new employees understand processes, policies, and compliance requirements on a first-hand basis.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of general labor duties in a poultry production environment.
• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required.
• Ability to follow safety requirements, including the use of PPE, company policies, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on training in departments with new hires to learn skills for production (70% of time).
• Monitor new hires and set clear expectations for techniques across tasks.
• Assist Orientation trainer during orientation week; check understanding at 2-, 4-, and 7-week marks (30%).
• Daily evaluations to track improvements and training needs.
• Analyze processes to determine training needs and opportunities.
• Communicate concerns to Leads and Supervisor; collaborate with department leadership.
• Serve as subject matter expert on the production floor; partner with operations and safety.

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Trim Line Trainer
• Department: Production
• Reports To: Department Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: On Plant
• Work Arrangement: On-Site
• Shift / Schedule: 1st
• Travel Requirements: None
• Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Trim Line Trainer will help develop, mentor, and coach new team members as they get acclimated to operations processes. In this position you will be responsible for various tasks to train team members in the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities required to be successful in their position. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to the power of lifelong learning, sustaining a coaching culture, and will exemplify our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on training in departments with new hires to help them learn the skills necessary to effectively contribute to the production process. This will make up 70% of the trainer's time.
• Monitor new hires to ensure clear expectations are provided regarding proper techniques of specific jobs. This will require trainers to be adept at the execution of the different tasks within the departments for which they are responsible.
• Assist the Orientation trainer during the new hires' orientation week. Checking in on their understanding of Farmer Focus policies and values at the 2-, 4-, and 7-week marks. (This will make up 30% of the trainer's time.)
• Daily evaluations to track new hire improvements and additional training required within their department.
• Ability to analyze processes to determine training needs.
• Communicating with the Lead(s) and Supervisor about any concerns for the new hires.
• Conduct weekly check-ins followed by a schedule by department.
• Serve as subject matter expert on the production floor.
• Partner with operations leadership and safety to ensure all team members are following documented processes.
• Assist the assigned department to train on compliance related topics to include food safety, GMP's, Safety techniques, and health/welfare.
• Ensure supervisors provide regular feedback on new hires via survey forms.

Compensation

Compensation Rate: $ 21.75

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• weekly payroll
• paid time off and sick leave
• semi-subsidized medical coverage
• dental and vision plan options
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• HSA and FSA
• education reimbursement opportunities
• employee assistance programs (EAP)
• internal learning, development, and career growth programs

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of general labor duties in a poultry production environment.
• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required.
• Ability to follow safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), company policies, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years' related experience relevant to the job.
• Strong communication skills in English, Spanish, and/or French. Bi-lingual preferred.
• Experience leading training initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Additional Screening and Eligibility

New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role may require working with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products. Production areas may include wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces, and other plant conditions. The team member may be exposed to temperatures ranging from approximately 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and high-humidity conditions. The team member may handle product ranging from approximately 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and may be exposed to noise levels ranging from approximately 50 dB to 110 dB. The team member may also be exposed to dust, feathers, and chemicals used in a po