What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer-1st Shift - Waverly Plant position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The DST Training Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and conducting new Team Member orientation within the Distribution Center. This role ensures new hires are properly trained on Tyson policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operational expectations. The position also supports onboarding, documentation compliance, training record management, and effective communication between team members and operational departments.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is an engaging and organized communicator with experience training and developing employees. They should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, have strong administrative and computer skills, and possess the ability to create a positive onboarding experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
Suggested Interview Questions
Tell me about your experience conducting employee training or onboarding.
How do you keep large groups engaged during training sessions?
Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to new employees.
How do you ensure training records and documentation remain accurate?
What experience do you have with safety or forklift training?
How would you handle a new employee who is struggling to understand the training material?
What Microsoft Office programs have you used to create training materials or track attendance?
How do you prioritize multiple onboarding tasks while meeting deadlines?
Key Competencies
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The DST Training Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and conducting new Team Member orientation within the Distribution Center. This role ensures new hires are properly trained on Tyson policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operational expectations. The position also supports onboarding, documentation compliance, training record management, and effective communication between team members and operational departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding.
- Deliver safety and forklift training.
- Continuously improve orientation and classroom training programs.
- Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Track attendance and training records for new team members.
- Assess interpreter needs and coordinate language support when necessary.
- Assist new Team Members with facility acclimation and qualification processes.
- Support additional training and onboarding activities as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.
- Previous training or facilitation experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Distribution Center operations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate company policies and procedures in English.
- Comfortable presenting to large groups.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Some travel may be required.
The ideal candidate is an engaging and organized communicator with experience training and developing employees. They should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, have strong administrative and computer skills, and possess the ability to create a positive onboarding experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
Suggested Interview Questions
Tell me about your experience conducting employee training or onboarding.
How do you keep large groups engaged during training sessions?
Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to new employees.
How do you ensure training records and documentation remain accurate?
What experience do you have with safety or forklift training?
How would you handle a new employee who is struggling to understand the training material?
What Microsoft Office programs have you used to create training materials or track attendance?
How do you prioritize multiple onboarding tasks while meeting deadlines?
Key Competencies
- Training & Facilitation
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Organization & Documentation
- Safety Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Solving and Adaptability
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.