California Dairies
Training Specialist
California Dairies, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.
Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder.
We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!
Shift: Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.
We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:
Annual Salary Range $67,000 -$88,644Family medical/dental/visionGenerous company contributions to 401kRelocation Assistance11 Paid holidaysPaid vacationTuition reimbursementJob Summary
The Training Specialist will partner with corporate training manager and on-site operations leaders to develop and implement training program, standards, documentation, and tools for the local manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring site specific training processes are established, improved, followed, and maintained. The systems and processes will include f0acilitating operator training, skill gap identification, training plan management, and sustainable documentation updating and retention. This position will report to the corporate training manager.
This position will have availability for both day and night shifts to support a 24/7 operation.
Essential Functions
Implement and maintain the plant's technical (operator) training program to help ensure department business-plan goals are met.Coordinates on-the-job training for new and transferred employees.Support and partner with project teams for the development and documentation of work instructions, training material, external vendor training, etc.Partner with Training Manager on various learning projects and initiatives driving skill and knowledge development to deliver business results.Conduct training effectiveness assessments through post-training analyses.Maintains records of operational training and development activities, attendance, certifications, and retrainingEngage in train-the-trainer courses and deliver training to various levels withing the organization.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2+ years of training experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environmentBachelor's Degree in a Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business, or related field
Language Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed. English is required as the spoken language. Other languages are a definite asset. The job requires frequent communication with personnel in other CDI facilities, including transportation personnel regarding supply inventories. The Training Specialist must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, either verbally or in writing, on any issues relating to training issues.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.
ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting/Standing/Walking:
The employee will spend about 50% of their time sitting at their desk while performing computer tasks to complete schedules/reports, complete paperwork, respond to e-mail and answer calls and other clerical duties. They walk short distances to retrieve and replace files, to photocopy or fax documents, and to interact with other personnel.
Lifting/Carrying:
May lift boxes weighing 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Pushing/Pulling:
Some pushing or pulling is required on an occasional basis.
Squatting/Kneeling/Bending/Stooping:
May squat or kneel on an occasional basis.
Twisting/Turning:
Assumes any combination of these positions on a frequent basis.
Climbing/Balancing:
May go up and down stairs and/or ladders on an occasional basis.
Reaching:
May reach at or above shoulder level frequently.
Grasping/Manipulating:
Need full range of motion in both hands for data entry and for using other office equipment including, copiers, calculators, and fax machines, as well as for sorting through and organizing documents.
Equipment
Operates personal computer to enter data and run reports, and other standard office equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The work is performed is generally in an office environment, but the employee will be subject to varying degrees of temperature when entering the plant.Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be always employed.
This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly.Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.
Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder.
We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!
Shift: Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.
We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:
Annual Salary Range $67,000 -$88,644Family medical/dental/visionGenerous company contributions to 401kRelocation Assistance11 Paid holidaysPaid vacationTuition reimbursementJob Summary
The Training Specialist will partner with corporate training manager and on-site operations leaders to develop and implement training program, standards, documentation, and tools for the local manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring site specific training processes are established, improved, followed, and maintained. The systems and processes will include f0acilitating operator training, skill gap identification, training plan management, and sustainable documentation updating and retention. This position will report to the corporate training manager.
This position will have availability for both day and night shifts to support a 24/7 operation.
Essential Functions
Implement and maintain the plant's technical (operator) training program to help ensure department business-plan goals are met.Coordinates on-the-job training for new and transferred employees.Support and partner with project teams for the development and documentation of work instructions, training material, external vendor training, etc.Partner with Training Manager on various learning projects and initiatives driving skill and knowledge development to deliver business results.Conduct training effectiveness assessments through post-training analyses.Maintains records of operational training and development activities, attendance, certifications, and retrainingEngage in train-the-trainer courses and deliver training to various levels withing the organization.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2+ years of training experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environmentBachelor's Degree in a Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business, or related field
Language Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed. English is required as the spoken language. Other languages are a definite asset. The job requires frequent communication with personnel in other CDI facilities, including transportation personnel regarding supply inventories. The Training Specialist must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, either verbally or in writing, on any issues relating to training issues.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.
ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting/Standing/Walking:
The employee will spend about 50% of their time sitting at their desk while performing computer tasks to complete schedules/reports, complete paperwork, respond to e-mail and answer calls and other clerical duties. They walk short distances to retrieve and replace files, to photocopy or fax documents, and to interact with other personnel.
Lifting/Carrying:
May lift boxes weighing 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Pushing/Pulling:
Some pushing or pulling is required on an occasional basis.
Squatting/Kneeling/Bending/Stooping:
May squat or kneel on an occasional basis.
Twisting/Turning:
Assumes any combination of these positions on a frequent basis.
Climbing/Balancing:
May go up and down stairs and/or ladders on an occasional basis.
Reaching:
May reach at or above shoulder level frequently.
Grasping/Manipulating:
Need full range of motion in both hands for data entry and for using other office equipment including, copiers, calculators, and fax machines, as well as for sorting through and organizing documents.
Equipment
Operates personal computer to enter data and run reports, and other standard office equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The work is performed is generally in an office environment, but the employee will be subject to varying degrees of temperature when entering the plant.Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be always employed.
This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly.Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.