Workforce Development Associate: Training & Onboarding

First Solar Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 24,576 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking an entry-level Workforce Development Specialist I to support the training, onboarding, and development of production operations and maintenance associates.

This role focuses on creating high-quality training content, facilitating onboarding, and partnering with production leaders to deliver effective on-the-job and classroom training. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfort with data gathering and reporting, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with behavioral and technical skills contributing to developing training material
• Actively working toward a college degree in a technical discipline, HR organizational development, or educational degree in STEM is preferred
• Dependable with a passion for learning and helping others grow through a learning organization

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality training content and onboarding materials
• Deliver and validate training in on-the-job or classroom settings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production leadership to support safety, quality, and technical training
• Assist with data gathering, reporting, and status tracking of training programs

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Data gathering & reporting

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing technical degree in STEM/technical discipline

Pursuing degree in HR organizational development

Pursuing degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Video editing

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking an entry-level Workforce Development Specialist I to support the training, onboarding, and development of production operations and maintenance associates.

This role focuses on creating high-quality training content, facilitating onboarding, and partnering with production leaders to deliver effective on-the-job and classroom training. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfort with data gathering and reporting, and proficiency in