Safety & Maintenance Trainer

Description

Job Requisition: Safety & Maintenance Trainer

Job Title: Safety & Maintenance Trainer

Location: North Platte, Nebraska

Department: Training / Safety

Position Summary

Sustainable Beef is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Safety & Maintenance Level Trainer to lead the development and delivery of training programs that promote workplace safety skills for both production and maintenance personnel, as well as foundational maintenance skills for maintenance personnel. This role is critical in supporting a safe, skilled, and compliant workforce in a dynamic beef processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Development & Delivery

• Develop, implement, and update training programs for:
• Maintenance fundamentals (basic mechanical and electrical safety, preventative maintenance techniques)
• Equipment-specific procedures and safe operation
• Conduct classroom sessions, hands-on instruction, and on-the-floor coaching for new hires and experienced team members
• Adapt training materials for varied literacy levels and multiple languages as needed

Safety Leadership & Support

• Reinforce safety culture through daily interactions, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning support
• Observe work areas and tasks to identify training needs and safety gaps

Documentation & Evaluation

• Maintain accurate training records in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards
• Assess trainee performance and document skill verification through checklists, quizzes, or competency demonstrations
• Participate in audits and inspections as a training subject matter expert

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to align training with operational needs
• Support the rollout of new equipment or procedures by developing and delivering associated training
• Collaborate with HR and Safety to schedule training and onboard new employees

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in industrial safety, technical training, or maintenance roles (preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment)
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, electrical safety, and other relevant safety regulations
• Working knowledge of maintenance concepts, tools, and equipment (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Experience in training program development and delivery; bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage employees at all skill levels and promote a culture of continuous improvement

Work Conditions

• This position requires frequent work in production and maintenance areas, which may involve exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs during demonstrations or instruction.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE):

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Compensation Transparency

Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement

Sustainable Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information, please review the "EEO is the Law" poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Compliance Statement

Sustainable Beef reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.