Seasoner Trainer - Shearer's Foods

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Shearer's is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer and distributor of quality snack foods sold under the Shearer's brand, and other private labels. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name!  We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 12 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website at www.Shearers.com

Seasoner Trainer  - Fort Worth, TX

$20.79/hr

  Day Shift - 6:45am - 7pm  

Your seat at the table

The Seasoner Trainer must possess strong organizational skills, leadership skills and the ability to interact with both management and co-workers. The Seasoner Trainer is expected to perform duties and responsibilities that any seasoner does in his/her role, job duties include, but are not limited to the set up and operation of industrial food equipment, following precise recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting processing variables and performing product quality tests and data collection. 

The Seasoner Trainer at the same time will also be responsible to become the trainer/mentor for new Seasoners following a structure training/certification program. This position wil require the Seasoner Trainer to have flexible hours and/or schedule as the business requires it in order to guaranteed it's continuation. The outcome will be to certify new Seasoners on all seasoner duties and responsibilities described above in order to comply with the Plant and Company's expectations and become an asset to the Company.

What you bring to the table

• Lead with "Safety First" Culture
• Fully train and develop new and existing Seasoners within a defined amount of time or as the business requires it.
• Train and mentor, all Seasoners on standard sanitation processes of seasoning equipment.
• Teach and develop asset ownership among all new and current Seasoners for the equipment they run and care for every day. (CIL, simple PM activities)
• Use multiple teaching techniques to ensure the intended Seasoners capture, learn and develop their skills and awareness of their job responsibilities to be successful.
• Support the training and certification program of all Seasoners along with the Training & Qualification Supervisor.
• Continue to update and adapt training materials according to the business needs.
• Train new Seasoners on all technical skills as well as support systems such as MIP and Infinity.
• Train new seasoners on the proper sanitation processes of all seasoning equipment. Including proper disassembly and reassemble of equipment.
• Train Seasoners on Foreign and Metal detection processes.
• Train Seasoners on lot consumption processes.
• Manage training requirements for new and existing Seasoners.
• Support the management of breaks and lunches based on the established plan by the Supervisor and/or Shift Coordinator.
• Demonstrate technical and business expertise on systems/products/technologies they are responsible for and provide input and suggestions for process improvements as well as for procedure writing and revision.
• Perform seasoning equipment operational tasks that include monitoring and documenting production and equipment performance, trouble-shooting operational problems, staging correct supplies at the seasoning deck, inspection of materials.
• Complete, review, and in collaboration with Quality Assurance ensure written and electronic documentation is accurate and factual as required by policy, procedure and regulatory guidelines.
• Hold quality and reliability as high standards of production service and clearly communicates these standards to others.
• Physical Demands - The Seasoner Trainer is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The Seasoner Trainer must regularly lift and /or move up to 85+ pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 85+ pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Seasoner Trainer must be able to be on their feet for twelve (12+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting.

Competencies

• Safety Mindset – Create a safety and health workplace; make Safety & Wellness a priority. Look out for the safety of others around him/her.
• Ability to teach and mentor other employees in the same position.
• Demonstrates, and always drives and communicates sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and trouble shoot equipment issues.
• Highly developed people and communications skills.
• Demonstrates core values: Respect, teamwork, giving back.
• Demonstrates positivity and possesses a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Communicates and manages time effectively.
• Language Skills – Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in immediate area.
• Computer Skills - Must have basic computer skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day.
• Attention to Detail – Must be able to follow standard work instructions.
• Physical Demands - The team member is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 85+ pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 85+ pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

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