Summary:

The Team Trainer is responsible for developing personnel to perform their position according to sound operating principles and PAC policies and procedures to meet established performance goals. The trainer role will execute Production, Safety, and Quality training, as needed. Work with other departments on training as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Provide classroom and virtual instruction to both new and current employees utilizing modular-based training, written process procedures and video-based training materials.

  
  


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  Provide on-the-job system-based training to both new and current employees.

  
  


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  Deliver Safety, Quality and Production training classes to new hires and current employees.

  
  


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  Provide on-the-job machine training and virtual reality classroom training to shorten the training cycles at the plant level.

  
  

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  Provide refresher training for employees, as needed, to increase employee skill and knowledge of equipment.

  
  


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  Assess trainee's ability to acquire job knowledge and apply it. Communicate trainee performance, ability, behavior, or lack thereof to Supervision to determine employee performance and/or job fit.

  
  


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  Maintain records and training checklists of training activities.

  
  


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  Gather information and work collaboratively with management on solutions involving training issues.

  
  


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  Be willing to work cross-functional with all departments as needed.

  
  

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  Encourage positive attitudes and behaviors towards training and work duties.

  
  


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  Pair employees with a mentor/coach to ensure effective assimilation of the job.

  
  


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  Evaluate mentors/coaches to ensure training effectiveness and correct any issues that arise.

  
  


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  Monitor the training process to determine if the trainee is receiving the best possible training based on his/her skillset. Modify the training process, as needed, to fit the trainee's skillset and learning style.

  
  


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  Conduct surveys with those involved in the training process to determine effectiveness of training methods.

  
  

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  Coach machine operators on all machines with setups and troubleshooting including set up of most difficult jobs.

  
  


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  Practice and encourage safe behaviors and ensure that all safety procedures are followed.

  
  


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  Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

  
  


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  Resolve technical problems independently.

  
  


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  Assist in developing training programs or methods of training, prepare updates to current programs, and revise instructional material documents based on current requirements and training on safety, job duties, etc.

  
  

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  Willingness to develop training skills utilizing modern day Learning and Development methodology.

  
  


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  Perform the functions and the responsibilities of a Lead Operator, Lead Trainer, Machine Operator, and perform other duties as required by management.

  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Yes

Qualifications:

General:

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  Must be comfortable in front of an audience and willing to speak in public on a regular basis.

  
  


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  Must be willing to learn modern day training methodology.

  
  


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  Must demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviors.

  
  

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  Must be able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-pace environment.

  
  


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  Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.

  
  


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  Must be a team player and promote team atmosphere.

  
  


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  Experience with Microsoft D365 is a Plus.

  
  

Education and/or Experience:

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  High School diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  2+ years of experience delivering training in a manufacturing environment. Experience with modern day Learning and Development methodology (ADDIE) a plus.

  
  


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  2+ years of knowledge of all packaging equipment and procedures, including any auxiliary equipment.

  
  


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  2+ years in flexible packaging industry or equivalent.

  
  

Competencies:

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  Ability to conduct training with minimal interruptions or deviation from training at hand.

  
  


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  Ability to control the pace of training and keep to the timeline required to accomplish training completion.

  
  


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  Ability to instruct on machine operations in both a virtual and hands-on setting.

  
  


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  Ability to learn, operate or have a working knowledge of production equipment in PAC facilities, including auxiliary, Thermoforming equipment. Experience/knowledge of the Extruder and NGR preferred but not required.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of PAC safety policies and procedures, and common industrial safety practices.

  
  

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  Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.

  
  


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  Must be flexible to do shift work, split shifts, night or day shift/ hours, to cover absences, and conduct training or develop/ improve personal skills, knowledge and abilities.

  
  


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  Ability to balance various responsibilities and manage time is critical to successful training. Maintains a controlled training environment focused on training topics, completing training within the allotted time frame

  
  

Language Skills:

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  Must be able to read, speak, and write English with strong interpersonal skills. Spanish speaking a plus.

  
  


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  Ability to explain tasks and procedures clearly, listen actively, and be sensitive to the importance of body language and nonverbal communication.

  
  


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  Ability to communicate with people from other cultures/countries through the use of hands, body language, translation software, pictures, videos, documentation, TM's, etc.

  
  

Mathematical Skills:

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  Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations

  
  

Computer Skills:

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  Must be capable of using a computer to assist with writing training documentation.

  
  


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  Basic Microsoft Office, Excel and Word understanding a must. Also, the ability to learn advanced Excel, Word, SharePoint, and MS Teams.

  
  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics 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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  The Trainer will primarily conduct training in both a Semi-Climate controlled and climate-controlled environment in order to perform classroom and job instruction on machines and auxiliary equipment.

  
  


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  May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

  
  

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.

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  Work is performed by using both hands and arms while in a standing position for an eight to twelve-hour shift. Frequently bends, reaches, twists, pushes, pulls, squats, or kneels.

  
  


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  Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. from floor to waist on occasion.

  
  

Travel Requirements: May travel to other facilities as necessary. Up to 10% based upon current training needs in other facilities.