Location : St. Joseph, MO

Exemption : Nonexempt

Shift : Second

OUR COMPANY :

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.

S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables. We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America.

When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.

As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours.

Position Summary :

The Production Trainer is responsible for the effective training of the Production team with an emphasis on New Hire Onboarding.

This role coordinates, plans, executes and reports on the delivery of training to the production team with professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellence.

This role is responsible for utilizing SOPs during training and providing needed updates to SOPs to the Training Manager.

This role will work cross-functionally with the Production and Training Manager to identify training needed beyond New Hires or to fulfill Production roles in the absence of training needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Trains New Hires : Coordinates, plans, executes and reports on the delivery of New Hire training to the production team with professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellence.
• Develops Standard Work : Collaborates with Training Manager and Production Supervisors to develop and update Standard Work utilizing digital tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Trains Production Employees : Coordinates, plans, executes and reports on the delivery of other training to the production team with professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellence.
• Supports Production Roles : Works cross-functionally with Production team to fulfill Production roles.

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated training capability.
• Demonstrated capability of technical proficiency (Microsoft Suite, Windows operating system, etc.),
• Great communication (written and verbal) skills.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including plant Supervisors and Managers.
• Employee must model the company Core Values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Ownership, and possess a work history that demonstrates these values.
• Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom he / she serves.
• Effective problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills will lead to success in this role. This role will often be in a position to present information, and must be capable of positively influencing others in the organization.

Physical Demands :

Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s).

Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.

Work Environment :

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity.

May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.

We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-05-22