Temporary Training Specialist (Manufacturing)

About the Company: well-established, family-operated business with roots dating back nearly a century, our company supports clients across various industries-ranging from automotive to manufacturing-with advanced energy and fluid solutions. With headquarters in the Twin Cities area and a team of 200 employees locally, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and innovation in every product and service.

Job Overview:

We're seeking a 12 week Temporary Training Specialist (Manufacturing) to help strengthen the capabilities of our operations team members. This individual will focus on hands-on, job-specific training-working side-by-side with new and existing employees to ensure they meet quality, process, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate structured, in-person job training using prepared content and guides.
• Deliver training to roles such as Material Handlers, Forklift Operators, and Packaging Clerks within a production environment.
• Collaborate closely with team leaders to align daily/weekly training objectives.
• Adapt and improve training content based on participant feedback and operational observations.
• Use an interactive training approach to build skills and reinforce standards.
• Monitor and assess trainees' grasp of key processes and safety expectations.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure completion of onboarding and mandatory safety training for new hires.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; additional education in HR, Education, or a related field preferred.
• 8 years of relevant experience, especially in manufacturing training roles.
• Past experience in a temporary training assignment is a plus.
• Comfortable using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Clear communicator, with the ability to adjust style based on the audience.
• Skilled in evaluating learner performance and improving training outcomes.
• Familiar with both traditional and modern training delivery methods.

Schedule & Pay Info:

• Pay Range: $27-$31/hr, based on experience.
• Hours: Primarily Mon-Thu, 8:00am-4:30pm; half-day on Fridays. Flexibility: Occasionally (approx. 15% of the time), shift may adjust to approx. 11:30am-7:00pm to support evening team members.
• Assignment Duration: Temporary (12 weeks guaranteed).
• Work Environment: Onsite in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing/warehouse space. PPE (safety glasses and steel-toe footwear) is required.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.