What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Idaho Forest Group?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing technical training programs for maintenance personnel. This role ensures that maintenance teams have the knowledge and skills needed to effectively troubleshoot, repair, and maintain sawmill equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in industrial maintenance, training program development, and hands-on technical instruction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and implement training for all maintenance personnel.
- Develop and implement a division approved Maintenance Training Program.
- Train personnel on maintenance evaluation and analysis to help determine root causes.
- Assist in maintenance evaluations at specific division facilities as requested.
- Support facility in upholding OSHA requirements within the Training Program.
- Contribute to identifying safety issues within the program and collaborate with the Safety Specialist to roll out corresponding training updates.
- Maintain and administer the training management platform, ensuring content, records and reporting remain current and accurate.
- Schedule and maintain vendor-provided training programs to ensure timely delivery and ongoing compliance.
- Support school and shop training programs as a subject-matter resource.
- Other duties as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Journeyman Millwright Certification or a maintenance background.
- 5 years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of safety principles and OSHA requirements.
- Available to train on all shifts when needed, including day shift, swing shift and weekends.
- Skills:
- Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Examples include time management, multitasking, and project management.
- Attention to Detail: The ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies. Examples include quality control, proofreading, and precision in execution.
- Technical Skills:
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Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
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Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
- Soft Skills:
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Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve a common goal.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
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Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
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Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Examples include time management, multitasking, and production targets.
- Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
- Ability to work long hours and occasional weekends.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Journeyman Millwright Certification / Maintenance background
- Valid Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.
- Bend at waist – occasional
- Twist upper body – occasional
- Stoop – occasional
- Lift above waist height – occasional
- Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
- Repetitive use of hands – constant for clerical duties
- Stand/walk – occasional
- Sit – frequent
- Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
- Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.