Training Assistant - Bluffton

Job Summary

Responsible for organizing and tracking training for our hourly production employees.

• Review and organize training plans
• Collaborate with Supervisors to determine employees' areas of improvement
• Direct and coordinate production training activities and priorities to obtain maximum efficiency of training competencies aligned with production department goals
• Maintain and track training paperwork for hourly employees, while meeting with employees to ensure training checklists are being completed on time
• Identify training gaps and take appropriate steps to close the gap
• Follow company GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Communicate with all employees, including Bakers, Shift Leads, Packers, Machine Operators, Quality Technicians, Supervisors, and Managers

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to improve unity of the production department with other areas

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to employees
• Excellent computer and MS Suite navigation skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work environment conditions may require/recommended use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to; eye safety glasses, side shields, steel toe or composite toe shoes, hearing protection and hair/beard nets

• Weekly Pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off

• Availability on Night shift with a 2-2-3 schedule. (7pm-7am)
• 12 hour shifts

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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