Sanitation Safety Trainer

This job requires the ability to trainsanitationemployeeson their specifictasksincluding,dry pick-up, first rinse, detergent application, Lockout/tag out asrequiredfor specific tasksetc. The employee must be able to communicate with employees in English and Spanish. The employee must have the ability to read and understand the English/Spanish language as it relates to thetraining andpaperwork requirements of the job. The employee must learn all the paperwork associated with their assigned areas of responsibility (forms, logs, work instructions, procedures, etc.).The employee must help with written and verbal translations as needed. Computer skills are helpful.The employee must have the ability to learn all jobs in his/her assigned areas to a required level of proficiency. Theemployeeis responsible forall training documentation and must be able to keep training files up to date andmaintaintheir accuracy.Employees must communicate with the area supervisor about any issues regarding his/her trainee's progress. This job requires the ability to reach and grasp both hands and extend arms fully.When possible, cross training in other areas/depts will be needed.Employees must have hand/finger dexterity to grasphose and scrub brushes. Must be able to work in a cold environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 F.This position will have to work holiday nights to prepare the plant for production the morning after a holiday. Some weekends will berequiredas well.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities:

• The new Trainer will follow a 90-day training plan given by the Sanitation Safety Representative.The training plan will list areas to learn as a focus during the training plan.A job qualification will be completed by sanitation leadership and the sanitation safety representative todetermineiftraineris ready to teach new employees in the various sanitation processes. This qualification will be added to the trainer's training qualification Matrix.
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  Learn the new employee Training process and training documentation as part of the job. See employee training pocket and Training program.Tracking ofnew employees and documentation of progress and skill levels.Ensuring that new employees are aware of the break-in/conditioning program and tracking their progress of break-in and conditioning, ensuring that employees follow thesanitation trainingprogram asstatedin the plant training program pages 9-11.Checkon new orcross trainedemployeesfrequentlyto ensure job quality, proper techniques, and line speed goals are being followed.Correct any unsafe behavior/technique as soon as possible.Update andmaintainemployee training filesdaily.Ensure that employee training filesremainin exclusive control of the trainer when taken out of the Training Office.Ensure that employee evaluations are completed as required by the Training Program.Make sure to communicate with the supervisors when new employees are due for their evaluations.
  

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  Conducting
  

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  Teach new and cross-trained employees the properknife sharpening techniques.New and cross-trained employeesare required totake chemical specific training, sanitation hazard awareness training, and become LOTO authorized trained. Also, online observation isrequiredbefore consideredqualifyto ensure that the proper cleaning techniquescontinuesbeing applied while on the floor. Extended training can be given as needed. New and cross trained employees should be taught safe chemical handling and storage procedures.Teach employees safe work practices related to their assigned task.New machine operators are to be trained in the required machine guarding for the machine/equipment being trained on.
  

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  Training employees in safe work practices.Continuously encourage employees to follow safety work practices and procedures. Examples: not running in the plant, not throwing stuff, keeping cutting tools in their holders, wearing the issuedPPEand wearing correctly, etc.
  

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  Participation in the New HirePost-Orientation by presentingchemical specific training,knowingand understanding the hazards and risks behind each chemical.
  

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  Conduct Monthly safety training for Hourly employees and enter class rosters into theTraining Tracker System. Print class reports as needed for supervisors.
  

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  Issue personal Protective equipment to new and cross trained employees. PPE is kept int eh supply room or warehouse. Complete the supply receipt for all PPE being issued and file itatthe supply room. When PPE is returned to the supplyroomyou must document it and write date and your initials on it.
  

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  Medical-Responsible for translations for employees as needed when in the Medical Dept.Ensure that supervisors arenotifiedwhentheiremployees are taken to the Medical Dept. When there is the first complaint of discomfort or pain by an employeeisreported to a trainer.Document medicalvisitin their training files.
  

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  Conducting OSHA required employee training such as: Powered Industrial Truck Operator trainingand annual reviews, LOTO authorized level trainingand annual reviews,Annual review of Machine Specific procedures,chemical specific training, PPE job specific training, Blood borne Pathogen training, etc.The new trainer will first attend a few classes and teach with a qualified person as part of the training. Before teaching alone, the plant safety supervisor or Safety Manager will evaluate his/her skills in the PITand LOTO topics.Always be prepared to start all training classes on timeand have all the necessary materials ready.
  

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  Maintain the employee Training Matrix for your area/dept. Update with employee job qualifications as needed. Facilitate the area supervisor with an updated list as needed.
  

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  Sanitationtrainer must beupstairs in the cafeterias ready for tier 1 meeting by 9:45pm.The trainer must take breaks with the dept. and work the same hours as the dept unless otherwise directed by training lead, Safetysupervisoror Safety Manager. Make sure to communicate with the area supervisor when leaving the dept. to complete other assigned tasks off the floor.
  

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  All other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

*High School Diploma or related preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

*Knowledgeable of all departmental jobs (online and offline) with the ability to describe and perform all line tasks at line speed

*Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated in performing job tasks

*Ability to be a role model for good work behaviors and attendance for all team members

*Ability to communicate with associates at all levels, from hourly to plant management

*Ability to provide guidance for new associates regarding the facility Safety and Food Safety programs

*Strong working knowledge of policies, procedures, and rules of the plant and company

*Translation and interpretation skills, if bilingual

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

*Previous experience conducting on-the-job training (individual or large groups) preferred

*Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or data entry (Microsoft Forms, Word, Excel) preferred

*Bilingual English Spanish or English-Creole (read, write, speak) preferred

Working Conditions

*Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.

*Position requires working around processing plant equipment.

*Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.

*This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.

*The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.