Production Training Specialist

Location

Mankato, MN

7:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

$27.20/hr

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer-we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster.

We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

• Lead site-wide training initiatives that help employees grow their skills and confidence
• Mentor team members across Receiving, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping
• Audit and certify employees on Job Instructions (JIs) and performance standards
• Step onto the production floor to support output and troubleshoot in real time
• Model top-tier safety and quality behaviors
• Maintain your own training certifications and stay sharp through requalification
• Serve as the site expert for Job Instructions (JI)
• Ensure all JIs are accurate, validated, and standardized
• Conduct training audits to ensure long-term comprehension and compliance
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure tooling and visual controls are in place
• Welcome new hires and guide them through a smooth, engaging onboarding experience
• Help new team members understand our culture, expectations, and safety/quality standards

DISCLAIMER:
The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• A true "player-coach" mindset–comfortable teaching, leading, and doing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train diverse teams
• Technical proficiency in validating and auditing Job Instructions
• Experience in training within industrial or manufacturing settings
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Comfort working directly on the production floor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

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