<p>Job Title: Production Trainer</p> <p>Department: Human Resources Department</p> <p>Reports to: Learning and Development Manager</p> <p>Location: Oak Creek, WI</p> <p>Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager at Thrive Freeze Dry, a leading freeze-dried food manufacturer, the Production Trainer plays a crucial role in developing our workforce and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. This hands-on position supports the Operations team through comprehensive training and development of production employees. We are seeking a people-oriented professional who combines manufacturing experience with strong training capabilities and a commitment to food safety excellence. You might be the right person for this role if you are a:</p> <ul> <li>Team oriented individual with the ability to work independently </li><li>Empathic person with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills </li><li>Proactive and growth mindset oriented to finding solutions and get results </li></ul> <p>Work Environment Temperature:</p> <p>This position requires working in cold environments, with temperatures ranging from 32°F down to -50°F. The lower end of this range is experienced in the blast freezer, where employees may spend short periods of time due to the fast-paced nature of the work. It is essential that the ideal candidate is comfortable and capable of working in extreme cold conditions.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Training Delivery and Development:</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct and coordinate comprehensive new hire training</p> </li><li> <p>Provide ongoing skill development training for current employees</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as backup for HR in conducting general new hire orientations</p> </li><li> <p>Support ongoing curriculum development</p> </li><li> <p>Performance Management:</p> </li><li> <p>Assess trainee competency and progress through observation and evaluation</p> </li><li> <p>Provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts</p> </li><li> <p>Document trainee progress and completions</p> </li><li> <p>Other tasks as assigned by the L&D Manager</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Required: </li><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent </li><li>3+ years of experience manufacturing and/or training experience </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts across all functions </li><li>Bi-lingual in English and Spanish </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform with or without accommodations</p> <ul> <li>May involve working different shifts depending on training needs but will be planned well in advance. </li><li>Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment with some desk or office work involved. </li><li>Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protection, safety shoes and any other required PPE </li><li>Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary </li><li>The ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required. </li><li>Consistent and reliable attendance </li></ul> <p>PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:</p> <ul> <li>Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures. </li><li>Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. </li><li>Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed. </li><li>Adheres to and ensures GMP's regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee. </li><li>Adheres to and ensures Thrive's food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements. </li></ul>