What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION TRAINER position at Polyglass USA, Inc.?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and conducts hands-on training with employees in all aspects of production line processes, including equipment functionality and operation.
- Understands and trains employees on the physical properties on the Mixing Process including the specification of Mix, testing of Mix, the ability to make the Mixes, etc.
- Understands, and conducts hand-on training with employees on the proper process of the following: running equipment, splicing raw material films, fabric rolls, or support rolls, and making necessary equipment adjustments, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to fully comprehend and instruct others on all operational functions as well as all basic safety aspects (partnering with the EHS Department) of the Production line, Mixers and Forklift Operations, Shipping, Lab, etc.
- Provides both hands-on training with equipment and delivers classroom instruction, including refresher trainings, as necessary.
- Leads weekly documented training status updates with trainee, HR, and Manufacturing/Operations, including updating and maintaining employee onsite training records.
- Comprehends and conducts training on all product specifications and standards.
- Provides basic troubleshoot training for equipment issues and provides tips to effectively communicate with Maintenance to resolve problems.
- Partners with Plant Process Engineer to create, implement, and improve work instructions.
- Meets with Supervisor and or Production manager Daily on training needs.
- Partners with HR to update and maintain employees training files.
- Conducts translation of oral and written manufacturing training documents/instructions in English and Spanish as well as trains in both languages.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing/ operations facility in the following areas: Production, Shipping, Lab, etc., specifically a roofing manufacturing organization or similar industry.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively conduct basic troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English at a technical level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
- Previous trainer or teacher experience.
- Certified Forklift Train the Trainer.
WORK LOCATION:
This position would be in one of our Plant locations: PA, FL, TX, AZ, or NV.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment varies from an office setting to periodic exposure to the typical elements in the manufacturing facilities.
- Must be able to work around hot asphalt tanks, lines, and pumps on an intermittent basis.
- Must be able to do the following:
- Stand 8 – 12 hours a day.
- Lift up to 60 lbs., unassisted.
- Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically.
- Ability to work shift work.
- Visual Acuity (including color perception).
- Good Hearing.
