Skills Development Trainer

Competitive Wages - Depending on Experience

1st Shift - Monday-Friday, with the occasional Saturday *Ability to flex across shifts to meet training needs

Are you passionate about teaching and developing others? We're looking for an experienced Skills Development Trainer to lead hands-on training for new and existing employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment for our client company located in the Algona, IA area. You'll play a key role in building team capability through structured training programs, cross-training, and safety & compliance education. If you're motivated by developing talent, enhancing team performance, and creating a culture of continuous learning, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement the Operations Training Qualification Program. Training and validating trainees with respect to their performance against established training objectives.
• Conduct new hire orientations, classroom training & certifications, cross training & annual re-qualifications
• Develop training programs and participate on teams developing training plans
• Develop training materials, standard work instructions, checklists and visual job aids
• Maintain accurate training records and support audits
• Collaborate on continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and compliance training
• Perform all training in full compliance with company, state and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Assist with development, implementation, and updating of required written safety and health programs and plans, i.e. - Hazard Communication, PPE, LOTO, etc. 
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and follow GMPs
• During non-training or non-production periods - skills development trainer may be called upon to perform in other capacities 
• Attend occasional training seminars that may be out of town or require overnight arrangements

Requirements:

• High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required; Mechanical or trade school is a plus; Bachelor's preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and coaching skills
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and safety regulations
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve while working with employees with diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting and adapt to shift changes
• Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English; Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits & Pay:

• Starting Pay: Competitive Wages - DOE
• Paid Every Friday! 
• Direct Deposit and/or Paycards Available
• Paid Holidays & PTO (Based on accrued hour requirements) 
• Medical Coverage - Access to affordable and comprehensive group medical coverage

Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!) For more information, call or stop by our office today! If you've applied to Aventure before, simply give us a call to put your name in for this position. 

501 Sumner Avenue | Humboldt IA, 50548 | (515) 332-1480

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background check may be required.