Job description
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Annual Bonus Earning Potential
- Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!*
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- Program eligibilities apply
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Responsible for the training and skill development of hourly new hire employees, including, but not limited to, the development of knife techniques to include sharpening and maintenance of sharpening tools. Will work most of the time on the production floor coaching and assisting new employees in learning production jobs after they are hired and to assist with training on the job with employees have moved positions through the job bidding process. On the Job trainers will be responsible for some job specific training that may include knife sharpening techniques, and other job specific knowledge required for an employee to learn their assigned position with the company. Will work with Supervision and Training Supervisor to ensure tracking documents are in place to best identify those needing additional training.
- Trains hourly new hire production employees on skill development and job requirements.
- Observes the production line to ensure appropriate job techniques and logs daily work.
- Corrects and retrains employees exhibiting inadequate skills and behavior that is contrary to job requirements and correct job techniques.
- Assists Training Specialist and Supervisor with, progress reports; job bid qualifications; and identifying trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks. For example, employees having the most difficulty maintaining a sharp cutting tool, or being able to perform assigned job requirements.
- Communicates training needs with area supervisors.
- Accurately documents required training attendance.
- Audits M-IQ tier meetings, utilizes LSW leader standard work to prioritize daily work.
- Assist in on-boarding of new employees by leading tours and distributing and train on appropriate PPE use.
- Ability to rotate to different shifts based on production needs
- Ability to travel to other facilities to assist with new start-up projects
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and (1) year' experience in manufacturing operations, required
- In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, candidate must have 5 years of manufacturing industry experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Bi-Lingual in more than one language preferred
- Able to work with co-workers proactively and in a team environment
- Shows problem solving abilities
- Preferred knowledge of Excel or other computer programs.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
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