Production Trainer-Packaging

Summary Will work alongside the Production Team Member to provide the proper training that will allow them to do their job safely and efficiently with proper techniques. Will work with the Production Management to progressively train the Production Team Member in their assigned department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Training Production Team Member on proper use of tools and techniques to be able to adhere to customer specifications.   Evaluate and correct the techniques of Production Team Member when they are using tools. Plans, organizes, implements and conducts training sessions with Production Team Member who need addition training. Ensure that Production Team Member follow safety program. Ensuring that all Production Team Member wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).Follow USDA regulatory compliance, HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF program for product performance and safety.

Education and/or Experience Two years of pork production experience desired but not required.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively supervisor or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.