Performance Based Trainer

Darigold is seeking Performance-based Trainers at our plant in Pasco, Washington. The Performance-Based Trainer (PBT) will work closely with the senior Plant Management team and members of the human resources team to establish overall operational training objectives. The PBT will design programs using techniques such as classroom learning, demonstrations, one-on-one coaching, and/or on-the-job training. The PBT will be responsible for creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of employees' careers. PBT will also set performance metrics, evaluate productivity, and help plant employees create long-term career plans within Darigold.

Performance-Based Trainers will work in the following areas: Receiving/Wet Processing; Powder Plant; Butter Plant

What you Will Do

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs and supervise technical training for plant production employees.
• Conduct orientation sessions and create testing/evaluation processes for existing employees and new hires.
• Assist Plant Management by preparing and implementing the training budget.
• Evaluate the needs of Darigold operations and plan training programs accordingly.
• In conjunction with the Manager/Supervisor, conducted performance evaluations during the new hire process.
• Provide employee performance feedback to managers and production supervisors with recommendations for promotions, disciplinary actions, or possible terminations.
• Build solid cross-functional relationships to improve the training experience for the employee.
• Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, and process measurements for employee performance.
• Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of certifiable training to Equipment Operators to ensure consistent, efficient, standardized operations.
• Responsible for certification of capabilities and knowledge of the trainee.
• Recommends, participates in, and completes 'Root Cause Analyses' (RCA); Recommends process system corrective actions to promote remediation of issues identified by RCA; and creates and updates SOPs and OPLs based on recommended and approved Corrective Action Plans.
• Supports all corporate-mandated standards and safety programs for the facility.
• Participates in all equipment training as may be delivered, whether by vendor or internal specialist.
• Any other duties or projects as may be assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
• Ability to achieve results through others.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes
• Ability to facilitate and present training and contribute to improvement projects
• Ability to troubleshoot and foresee problems, providing feedback to production leadership.
• Ability to proactively support the CSD team and the Performance Program.
• Ability to adjust to often-changing priorities
• Ability to gain and then maintain operator and Supervisor certifications covering the full range of machinery and equipment in the various production departments of the facility. It will be used as a backup to run machinery when needed.
• Ability to meet the physically rigorous requirements applicable to all processing, filling, packaging, and culture positions, ranging from continuous standing, walking, traversing up and down stairs, climbing ladders, and lifting and moving materials weighing up to 60 pounds
• Flexibility in servicing shifts or project needs
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred
• Ability to work any assigned Shift

Pay: $28.10/hour to start

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:

• 401k with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Eight weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.