at Smithfield in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with more than 54,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Pay
Eligible for Overtime Pay
Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!*
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
*Program eligibilities apply
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Your Opportunity
Responsible for the training and skill development of hourly new hire employees, including, but not limited to, the development of knife techniques to include sharpening and maintenance of sharpening tools. Will work most of the time on the production floor coaching and assisting new employees in learning production jobs after they are hired and to assist with training on the job with employees have moved positions through the job bidding process. On the Job trainers will be responsible for some job specific training that may include knife sharpening techniques, and other job specific knowledge required for an employee to learn their assigned position with the company. Will work with Supervision and Training Supervisor to ensure tracking documents are in place to best identify those needing additional training.
Core Responsibilities
Trains hourly new hire production employees on skill development and job requirements.
Observes the production line to ensure appropriate job techniques and logs daily work.
Corrects and retrains employees exhibiting inadequate skills and behavior that is contrary to job requirements and correct job techniques.
Assists Training Specialist and Supervisor with, progress reports; job bid qualifications; and identifying trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks. For example, employees having the most difficulty maintaining a sharp cutting tool, or being able to perform assigned job requirements.
Communicates training needs with area supervisors.
Accurately documents required training attendance.
Audits M-IQ tier meetings, utilizes LSW leader standard work to prioritize daily work.
Assist in on-boarding of new employees by leading tours and distributing and train on appropriate PPE use.
Ability to rotate to different shifts based on production needs
Ability to travel to other facilities to assist with new start-up projects
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years experience in manufacturing operations, required
In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, candidate must have 6 years of Smithfield manufacturing industry experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual in more than one language preferred
Able to work with co-workers proactively and in a team environment
Shows problem solving abilities
Preferred knowledge of Excel or other computer programs.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.