Production Floor Trainer Split Shift 3rd & 2nd Shift

Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you! Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Production Floor Trainer to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.

Responsibilities

Provide structured, hands-on training to new and existing employees on equipment setup, startup, operation, shutdown, cleaning, product changeovers, basic troubleshooting, work instructions, SOPs, and standardized work; Train employees on filling equipment, capping systems, labeling machines, date coding equipment, vision inspection systems, case packers, palletizers, conveyors, retail and industrial packaging lines, and related support equipment; Evaluate operator knowledge and hands-on competency; certify employees before independent operation and coordinate refresher training or retraining when required; Develop and support cross-training plans that improve workforce flexibility; identify skill gaps and mentor employees during their transition to independent operation; Adapt training methods to employees with varying experience levels, learning styles, and language needs while maintaining consistent performance standards; Collaborate with plant leadership to develop, update, and maintain work instructions, one-point lessons, job aids, and other production training materials; Under the direction of the Director of Safety teach and reinforce safe work practices, required PPE, role-appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures and awareness, OSHA requirements, GMPs, HACCP principles, allergen controls, food safety practices and expectations; Observe work behaviors, correct unsafe practices immediately, and report or escalate hazards and safety concerns through the appropriate channels; Ensure trainees understand equipment-specific hazards, required inspections, and the proper response to abnormal or unsafe conditions; Support new-employee onboarding, production line startups, product changeovers, and the implementation of new equipment, processes, or work methods; Spend the majority of the workday on the production floor observing operators and providing immediate coaching to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and consistency; Partner with Maintenance during equipment training and help employees distinguish routine operator adjustments from conditions requiring maintenance support; Reinforce standardized best practices that reduce startup and changeover downtime, prevent operator errors, minimize waste, and improve reliability; Participate in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen workforce capability and operating performance; Provide production support during staffing shortages when assigned, without compromising essential training responsibilities, and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Three to five years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years operating multiple packaging or production lines; Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment operation and perform basic troubleshooting; Demonstrated leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of OSHA requirements, GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety practices; Ability to train employees with varying levels of experience and work effectively across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Safety/EHS; Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and organized training documentation; Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility; Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; Ability to climb stairs and access production platforms as required; Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy production environments and wear all required PPE

Nice to have

Some college or higher learning preferred; Food manufacturing or packaging experience; Previous experience training, mentoring, or qualifying manufacturing employees; Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent instructor development experience; Experience with standard work and or root cause analysis; Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills

Benefits

competitive pay and benefits