Position Learning & Safety Instructor

Job Summary

While reporting to the Training and Development Manager/Supervisor and working closely with the T&D & Safety Coordinators. The Positional Training & Safety Instructor is responsible for delivering hands-on training to new hires and current employees, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for operational success. This role also conducts safety inspections, reinforces compliance with safety protocols, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and risk awareness. By blending instructional expertise with safety leadership, the instructor plays a key role in workforce development and operational integrity. In the event of an absence, position will be filled by trained personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for departmental new hires, overseeing onboarding and role-specific training.
• Is LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out) Trained. Trains and issues lock for LOTO when needed for new and existing employees and reports any violations.
• Observes, complies with, and enforces all corporate, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Delivers training, coaching, and reinforcement practices that drive measurable improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Collaborates closely with assigned Operations teams to implement and uphold Training & Development and Safety programs that support departmental and corporate objectives.
• Provides consistent feedback to Training & Development and Safety leadership, as well as department supervisors, regarding employee progress and performance.
• Maintains a coach/mentor mindset with both new and existing employees, fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Conducts regular inspections, assessments, and/or observations related to both safety and training effectiveness (Behavioral/kettles audits, Eyewash & Area Inspections, Safety Observations, PPE Cabinets, and any other assigned).
• Actively participates in all safety initiatives and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies recurring workplace health and safety concerns, recommends actionable solutions and/or submits Maintenance Workorders.
• Responsible for completing basic injury reports when needed.
• Performs additional duties requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (verbal and written) is required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proven time management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, behavior-based safety culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or equivalent software.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent or at least one years’ related experience required.

Physical Requirements

• 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assist).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

• Temperature:  > 60 F Production Area               < 38 F Refrigerated Areas
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and requires hearing protection
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.