Training Lead (Mixing) - 3rd Shift (Finance)

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:
•health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Position Summary:

The Training Lead is responsible for welcoming and training all new hourly Mixing Department employees within the new employees' first four weeks. The Training Lead should be warm, inviting, friendly, and helpful to our new hires. They will work closely with the Assistant Supervisors, Supervisors, and HR Representative to ensure performance of new employees is tracked and communicated appropriately.

Essential Functions:

• Guide candidate through the facility during interview/tour and highlight information regarding job duties and responsibilities.
• Conduct 1 st day training and orientation for new employees. This includes talking through expectations, policies, guidelines, and introducing new employees to others in the facility.
• Administer the Safety/GMP training video and assessment.
• Perform observations of new employees focusing on new employees' attendance, speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Provide coaching and feedback to new employees.
• Partner with HR and Assistant Supervisors/Supervisor to evaluate performance and provide necessary updates on new hires.
• Enroll new hires into timekeeping system.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary to serve as a liaison between Operations and HR.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Will be working in an environment that may at times be noisy and warm or very cold. Must be able to access any area of the facility (office or manufacturing plant) which may require walking through tight spaces, up and down stairways, or maneuver around obstacles to be able shadow a new employee. Must be able to lift between 20 and 30 lbs to show new employees how to lift properly without causing injury.

Education, Experience and Required Skills:

High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 25 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.