PRIDE Industries
Job Description
Job: Production Trainer
Job Code: 946 - PR-Production Trainer
HR Title Group: Rehabilitation Services
Salary Grade: N13
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: August 2019
SUPERVISES:
There are no direct reports with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Production Trainer monitors client product production including client workers who are developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged. Employees in this job class train disabled and/or physically challenged staff, review quality control, and resolves production issues, while interacting with staff, customers, and management on a regular basis. This job class requires knowledge of workflow and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to effectively train adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges to produce client production outputs in a safe manner.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Trains developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged staff; sets up work, directs workflow, and monitors progress of projects through to completion. Ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
2. *Sets up work, trains, and monitors staff and/or client workers to assure quality of work and progress of orders. Assigns employees to breaks and lunches; complete employee timecards.
3. *Acts as a liaison between floor staff and Production Lead to coordinate production schedules and changes, address employee issues, and foster communication.
4. *Answers telephone; tracks tardiness and absenteeism; maintains time and attendance records.
5. *Participates in departmental and staff meetings on a regular basis; attends ISP meetings for clients.
6. *Observes behavior of clients while performing job, on transportation, and/or breaks, and responds to potential problems to minimize confrontation and/or ensure safety of individuals.
7. *Creates a variety of documents including memos, performance summaries, and reoccurring reports including client attendance, case memos, and incident/accident reports.
8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year of related prior work experience in manufacturing, production or scheduling;
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred;
• Knowledge and training in Food Safety (HACCP) and Food Protection programs, National Organic Program (NOP), California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5 - Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law: 2008, and FDA’s Quality System Regulations, preferred;
• Knowledge of specialized departmental equipment operation including forklifts, pallet jacks, push carts, scales, skinpack and shrink-wrap production packaging equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data/retrieve data;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for an extended periods of time with or without assistance.
• Maneuvering in and around production floor and equipment
• Lifting boxes and/or moving boxes or equipment up to 25 pounds
• Viewing computer screen
• Utilizing keyboard
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with forklifts and production equipment. Employees may be exposed to noise from equipment in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to elevated temperatures, high heat, occasional fumes, toxic chemicals, and airborne particles.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
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PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.