POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Bilingual On the Job Trainer (OJT) is to provide and coordinate On-The-Job
Training to employees in the operation of plant and/or department equipment, Standard Work
Instructions, and to assist in the developing and delivery of other training, i.e. orientation, quality
assurance, safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement training.
This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an
obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities,
related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce
product and process variability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary responsibility will be to oversee and implement the Employee Training Qualification
Program for employees. This includes training and validation of trainees with respect to their
performance against established training objectives and recommendation of additional skill
requirements as needed.
- Develop OJT training programs and participate on teams developing training plans and OJT
programs.
- Assist in developing Standard Work Instructions, checklists, and visual aids.
- Conduct new employee orientation, OJT/classroom training and certification. Follow up on a
regular, planned schedule to answer questions and verify proficiency.
- Conduct cross training and re-qualification as required by the Training Qualification Program.
Support employees who have questions or need additional assistance in understanding their job
responsibilities.
- Maintain files of training materials. Maintain organized logs/matrixes of all training conducted.
- During non-training or non-production periods, the OJT trainer may be called upon to perform
in other capacities such as: working on problem solving, continuous improvement or safety
programs/training; cross training of operators; assist with training programs in other
departments; check for correct procedure and accuracy; and assist in general housekeeping
activities.
- Periodic attendance of training seminars, some of which may require out of town or overnight
arrangements.
- Perform all training in full compliance with all company, state and/or federal safety and
environmental regulations.
- Notify designated personnel of any irregularities in materials, process, or equipment.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and updating of required written safety and
health programs and plans.
- Ensure monthly safety and other compliance trainings and all other required training is
provided for all employees.
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that
product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may
adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
- Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and
procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
