Training Specialist

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk‑in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered online is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk‑In Stepvan.

Other key industries served include textile rental and laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever‑growing mobile cuisine food trucks. Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused, reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into production facilities with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Training Specialist

This role supports Morgan Olson’s training programs for team members. The role executes and documents the training of new hires and existing team members. The person in this role must have excellent presentation skills and the competency to demonstrate the production skills utilized at Morgan Olson. Position requires exceptional interpersonal and observational skills to effectively assess trainees’ understanding and progress, along with collaborating on any necessary adjustments to the program.

• Execute training schedule to be performed by new employees and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications.
• Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Execute training programs using techniques such as classroom learning, demonstrations, one‑on‑one coaching, or production line how‑to.
• Adapt training sessions to minimize disruption to normal production.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the training sessions and consult with the training team to adjust the program to achieve desired results.
• Effectively assess trainee’s understanding, progress, and skill level; maintain records of trainees’ progress and achievements.
• Be open to learning new skills and methods.
• Record and provide feedback on new team member performance/non‑performance to Department Area/Supervisor.
• Adhere to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer‑focused, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.

A job requires extensive standing, stooping, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, and turning to assemble parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.

Steel‑toed safety shoes and safety glasses with side shields are always required when on the production floor. Other PPE such as hearing protection, gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc. may be required depending on the task at hand.

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1–2 years’ experience with production processes at Morgan Olson.
• Previous leadership, coaching, or training experience required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing and team concepts.
• Good problem‑solving, analytical, and trouble‑shooting skills.
• Computer literate.
• Presentation or training delivery experience.
• Production line experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 10 company‑paid holidays
• Vacation and personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer