On-The-Job Trainer at Smithfield Foods in Cudahy, WI

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As an On-the-Job Trainer, you’ll be a cornerstone of our team’s success—setting new employees up to thrive from day one. You’ll take the lead in training and developing hourly team members, empowering them with essential technical skills like expert knife techniques, sharpening, and tool maintenance to ensure they work safely, efficiently, and confidently. Most of your time will be spent on the production floor, supporting employee development by reinforcing standard work, monitoring progress and promoting best practices. Your focus will be on helping employees build competence and confidence in producing quality work. You’ll also serve as a valuable resource for employees transitioning into new roles through the job-bidding process. By providing structured, hands-on training, reinforcing established work instructions and standard operating procedures you’ll help employees build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in their new positions. Your support will be essential to their growth and success. Collaboration is key—you’ll partner with plant supervision and the Training Supervisor to meticulously document and track training progress. Your keen observation skills, clear communication, and patient coaching style will directly contribute to developing a skilled, confident workforce and driving employee retention. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Employee Training & Skill Development: In this role, you will train new-hire and job-bid employees on essential job skills, safety practices, and job-specific techniques, including knife handling and sharpening. You’ll spend time on the production floor observing employees, providing real-time coaching, and retraining when skills or behaviors don’t meet expectations. Documentation, Reporting & Compliance: Documentation, Reporting & Compliance: You’ll be responsible for documenting training attendance, completing daily observations and maintaining accurate training records. You will review employee progress reports completed by supervisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness and partner with supervisors to facilitate performance discussions and identify opportunities for additional training and support. You will also assist with job-bid qualification reviews and help identify trends related to training effectiveness, job tasks and employee performance to support continuous improvement efforts. Communication & Collaboration: As part of your daily work, you will collaborate with area supervisors to communicate training needs and performance concerns. You’ll participate in M-IQ tier meetings, use Leader Standard Work (LSW) to plan and prioritize tasks, and support onboarding by leading plant tours and training employees on proper PPE use. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily