What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Trainer position at Palmer Candy Company?
Palmer Candy is looking for a Bilingual Trainer to train new and existing Team Members in both English and Spanish
Job Title: Bilingual Trainer
Reports To: HR Manager
Location: Two local facilities
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Bilingual Trainer to support a growing food manufacturing organization across two local facilities. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs in both English and Spanish. The Trainer will play a key role in onboarding, compliance training, and continuous workforce development, while also supporting the HR team with translation and communication needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement training programs from scratch for production, safety, quality, and compliance
- Deliver engaging training sessions in both English and Spanish for Team Members at all levels
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve content and delivery methods
- Utilize Alchemy software to assign, track, and report on Team Member training
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
- Generate and analyze training reports for leadership and HR
- Translate training materials, policies, procedures, and HR communications into Spanish and English
- Serve as a language resource for Team Members and management to ensure clear and effective communication
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs
- Partner with department leaders to identify skill gaps and training needs
- Support ongoing Team Member development initiatives
- Work closely with HR, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams to align training with business goals
- Assist HR with Team Member engagement initiatives and communication strategies
- Provide training support at both company facilities, requiring minor local travel
- Regular and reliable attendance is required
Qualifications
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)
- 2 years of training experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment
- Experience with Alchemy LMS (or similar learning management systems)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong instructional design skills with the ability to create training content from the ground up
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP) is a plus
Work Schedule
- Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Flexibility is required to support business needs, including occasional adjustments to hours for annual trainings or special sessions
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Primarily based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and production areas
- Ability to stand for extended periods during training sessions
- Occasional lifting of training materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs)
This job description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.