Training Specialist

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. Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits , generous paid time off, sick days & holidays , retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth , ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Training Specialist will partner with the corporate training manager and on-site operations leaders to develop and implement training programs, 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 facilitating operator training, skill gap identification, training plan management, and sustainable documentation updating and retention. This position will report to the corporate training manager.

Essential Functions

• Implement and maintain the plant’s technical (operator) training program to help ensure department business-plan goals are met
• Coordinate 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 retraining

• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures.

• Engage in train-the-trainer courses and deliver training to various levels withing the organization
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities N/A

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Training Specialist must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, either verbally or in writing, on any training issues.
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2+ years of training experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business, or related field

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

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 if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing or pulling requirements.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping requirements.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements.
• Twisting/Turning: Ongoing twisting or turning requirements.
• Climbing/Balancing : Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections and other related job requirements.
• Reaching: Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

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The pay range is listed below and represents a good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications.