Careers at Masis Staffing Solutions

Production Floor Trainer
This is primarily a 3^rd shift position and the hours are 11:00pm-7:30am. Sunday through Thursday.
This role focuses on the new hires, making sure they are up to speed and then going through a verification process to ensure they know how to do their work. If there are no new hires, they would concentrate on cross training individuals.   We have more openings on 3^rd shift however if the were a 2^nd shift new hire, then we would ask that they modify the hours to accommodate second hours. The hours on second shift are 3pm-11:30pm.  It may not be a full second shift, however they should some flexibility to have visibility on a 2^nd shift.
 

• Provide structured, hands-on training to new and existing employees on equipment setup, startup, operation, shutdown, cleaning, product changeovers, basic troubleshooting, work instructions, SOPs, and standardized work.
• Train employees on filling equipment, capping systems, labeling machines, date coding equipment, vision inspection systems, case packers, palletizers, conveyors, retail and industrial packaging lines, and related support equipment.
• Evaluate operator knowledge and hands-on competency; certify employees before independent operation and coordinate refresher training or retraining when required.
• Develop and support cross-training plans that improve workforce flexibility; identify skill gaps and mentor employees during their transition to independent operation.
• Adapt training methods to employees with varying experience levels, learning styles, and language needs while maintaining consistent performance standards.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop, update, and maintain work instructions, one-point lessons, job aids, and other production training materials.
• Under the direction of the Director of Safety teach and reinforce safe work practices, required PPE, role-appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures and awareness, OSHA requirements, GMPs, HACCP principles, allergen controls, food safety practices and expectations.
• Observe work behaviors, correct unsafe practices immediately, and report or escalate hazards and safety concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Ensure trainees understand equipment-specific hazards, required inspections, and the proper response to abnormal or unsafe conditions.
• Support new-employee onboarding, production line startups, product changeovers, and the implementation of new equipment, processes, or work methods.
• Spend the majority of the workday on the production floor observing operators and providing immediate coaching to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Partner with Maintenance during equipment training and help employees distinguish routine operator adjustments from conditions requiring maintenance support.
• Reinforce standardized best practices that reduce startup and changeover downtime, prevent operator errors, minimize waste, and improve reliability.
• Participate in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen workforce capability and operating performance.
• Provide production support during staffing shortages when assigned, without compromising essential training responsibilities, and perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements
 What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED, some college or higher learning preferred
• Three to five years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years operating multiple packaging or production lines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment operation and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety practices.
• Ability to train employees with varying levels of experience and work effectively across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Safety/EHS..
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and organized training documentation.
•   Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and access production platforms as required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy production environments and wear all required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or qualifying manufacturing employees.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent instructor development experience.
• Experience with standard work and or root cause analysis.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
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