What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onboarding Training Specialist position at Schwartz Farms, Inc.?
POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE :
In collaboration with the Training & Regional Farrowing Manager, the Onboarding Training Specialist shall be responsible for the hands-on deployment of Schwartz Farms, Inc. training program at the sow farm. Incumbent will focus on new hires and current team members within assigned sow farms in such areas as animal care, handling, and team member safety, to name a few. This position will be covering the Herington & Longford, Kansas region.
In the absence of training needs, such as no new hires to onboard, incumbent will perform the regular duties of a Breeding and / or Farrowing Technician as assigned by the Training & Regional Farrowing Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
When onboarding new employees, the Onboarding Training Specialist is responsible for the following at the sow farm :
- Exemplify servant leadership and the core principles of Schwartz Farms, Inc.
- Follow all company policies, protocols and procedures
- Prepare for the arrival of the new employee to the sow farm, including clothing, footwear, nametags, etc.
- In collaboration with the Training & Regional Farrowing Manager, and in advocacy of the Unit Manager, deploy the training program for Farrowing & Breeding Technicians, including materials and standard operating procedures, to ensure best training practices in team member safety, daily swine handling, and animal care
- Provide hands-on training of SFI policies and standard operating procedures to individual(s) on the farm to enhance team member safety, daily swine handling and animal care, to name a few; continue training until objectives are met
- Conduct PQA trainings (and / or other industry certifications)
- Based on priorities established by the Training & Regional Farrowing Manager, coordinate training schedule and needs with Unit Manager(s) and human resources
- Report progress of trainee(s) to Unit Managers and human resources, as needed
- Manage training documentation, including but not limited to participation, testing, progress reports and / or follow-up
- Possess a deep working knowledge of the operations and personnel of assigned sow farms
- Remain abreast of changes in industry standards (such as PQA, TQA, swine care handbook), regulations, business initiatives and new technologies; confer with Training & Regional Farrowing Manager, Unit Managers and team members on impact to training needs
- Conduct follow-up on trainees to evaluate need for retraining and measure results
In the absence of training needs, such as no new hires to onboard, incumbent will perform the regular duties of a Breeding and / or Farrowing Technician as assigned by the Training & Regional Farrowing Manager.
As position develops, incumbent may be directed to participate in animal welfare investigations and / or concerns.
The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preceding qualifications are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
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Salary : $24 - $28
