Production Trainer - Roseville, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision, monitors client product production including client workers who are developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged. Employees in this job class train disabled and/or physically challenged staff, review quality control, and resolves production issues, while interacting with staff, customers, and management on a regular basis.  This job class requires knowledge of workflow and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to effectively train adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges to produce client production outputs in a safe manner.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. *Trains developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged staff; sets up work, directs workflow, and monitors progress of projects through to completion.  Ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
2. *Sets up work, trains, and monitors staff and/or client workers to assure quality of work and progress of orders.  Assigns employees to breaks and lunches; complete employee timecards.
3. *Acts as a liaison between floor staff and Production Lead to coordinate production schedules and changes, address employee issues, and foster communication.
4. *Answers telephone; tracks tardiness and absenteeism; maintains time & attendance records.
5. *Participates in departmental & staff meetings on a regular basis; attends ISP meetings for clients.
6. *Observes behavior of clients while performing job, on transportation, and/or breaks, and responds to potential problems to minimize confrontation and/or ensure safety of individuals.
7. *Manages time cards, sick days and vacations for employees and client workers to ensure departmental coverage and customer satisfaction.
8. *Creates a variety of documents including memos, performance summaries, and reoccurring reports including client attendance, case memos, and incident/accident reports.
9. *Some positions may drive clients to and from off-site work locations using Company owned vehicle.
10. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D;
• One year of related prior work experience in manufacturing, production or scheduling;
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred;
• Familiar with production departmental operations, organization policies, applicable laws, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of specialized departmental equipment operation including forklifts, pallet jacks, push carts, scales, skinpack and shrink-wrap production packaging equipment;
• Computer literacy and the skill to operate specialized software related to departmental operations including shipping/tracking, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing programs;
• Knowledge of training and counseling adults with developmental disabilities;
• Ability to effectively train and direct the work of assigned staff (clients) to meet production goals and departmental goals/objectives in a high volume department;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others;
• Ability to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests, and to escalate the more difficult clients or matters appropriately;
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and  others;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary and spelling;
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills;
• Some positions may require infrequent travel to local facilities.

 

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:  N/A

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:

 

• Sitting and /or talking on the phone (10-25%)
• Standing, and/or walking (50-80%)
• Bending and/or stooping (20-25%)
• Pushing carts (up to 35 pounds) (10-15%)
• Noise from equipment in a manufacturing environment (75-80%)
• May lift of more boxes or equipment (up to 25 pounds) (20-25%)
• Keyboarding (10-20%)
• Viewing computer monitor requiring close vision (10-20%)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with forklifts and production equipment.

 

DISCLAIMER:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.  Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

 

 

* Denotes Essential Job Function

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com. PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!

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