Hand Leg Debone Trainer - 2nd Shift Liberty

Job Details 

Job Title: Hand Leg Debone Trainer 
Department: Production 
Reports To: Department Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: On Plant 
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: 2nd
Travel Requirements: None 
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Hand Leg Debone Trainer will help develop, mentor, and coach new team members as they get acclimated to operations processes. In this position you will be responsible for various tasks to train team members in the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities required to be successful in their position. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to the power of lifelong learning, sustaining a coaching culture, and will exemplify our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Onboarding Trainer, in partnership with the operations team, will work closely with new hires to ensure that the 60-day probationary period is successfully completed. Specifically, this role requires the following tasks: 

• Hands-on training in departments with new hires to help them learn the skills necessary to effectively contribute to the production process. This will make up 70% of the trainer’s time. 
• Monitor new hires to ensure clear expectations are provided regarding proper techniques of specific jobs. This will require trainers to be adept at the execution of the different tasks within the departments for which they are responsible. 
• Assist the Orientation trainer during the new hires’ orientation week. Checking in on their understanding of Farmer Focus policies and values at the 2-, 4-, and 7-week marks. (This will make up 30% of the trainer’s time.) 
• Daily evaluations to track new hire improvements and additional training required within their department. 
• Ability to analyze processes to determine training needs. 
• Communicating with the Lead(s) and Supervisor about any concerns for the new hires. 
• Conduct weekly check-ins followed by a schedule by department. 
• Serve as subject matter expert on the production floor. 
• Partner with operations leadership and safety to ensure all team members are following documented processes. 
• Assist the assigned department to train on compliance related topics to include food safety, GMP’s, Safety techniques, and health/welfare. 
• Ensure supervisors provide regular feedback on new hires via survey forms. 
   

Compensation 

Compensation Rate: $ 21.75, plus shift differential $1.50.

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. 

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time. 

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

• Ability to learn and perform a variety of general labor duties in a poultry production environment. 

• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required. 

• Ability to follow safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), company policies, and departmental procedures. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• At least 3 years’ related experience relevant to the job. 
• Strong communication skills in English, Spanish, and/or French. Bi-lingual preferred. 
• Experience leading training initiatives in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong MS Office skills. 

New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.  Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day