Job Description

Job Title: Production Assistant Lead - Trainer 

Department: Production / Operations (primarily Swiss dept)

Shift: Night Shift

Reports To: Production & Dept. Managers

Pay: $29.44 during training, $31.04 full pay (+ $2/hr differential)

Schedule: Mon-Fri (flexible hours) 40-45hrs/wk

Position Summary

The Night Plant Trainer & Supervisor Assistant plays an important role in supporting nightly plant operations while helping develop and train employees to be successful in their positions. This individual will be responsible for onboarding and training new employees, ensuring proper procedures and expectations are understood, and assisting the Night Shift Supervisor with daily responsibilities and nightly plant checklist items.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader who takes initiative, manages time effectively, communicates well with others, and leads by example. This position requires someone who can balance employee training with operational responsibilities while maintaining a positive, productive, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Training & Development
• Train and onboard new employees in their assigned positions and responsibilities.
• Ensure new employees understand proper procedures, equipment operation, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on training, guidance, and support to help employees become confident and successful in their roles.
• Monitor employee progress and provide feedback or additional training when needed.
• Reinforce proper GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Communicate employee training progress and concerns to the Night Shift Supervisor, dept manager, and production manager.

Night Shift Supervisor Assistance

• Assist the Night Shift Supervisor with daily operational responsibilities and nightly plant tasks.
• Help ensure all nightly plant checklists are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor production activities and help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Assist with employee assignments, workflow, and daily priorities as directed.
• Communicate equipment issues, production concerns, staffing needs, and other operational challenges to the Night Shift Supervisor.
• Help ensure shift expectations, production goals, and company standards are being met.
• Step in to provide direction and support when needed to keep the shift organized and on track.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a production environment preferred.
• Previous leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership and people skills, with the ability to motivate and coach employees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Dependable, accountable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop a strong understanding of plant processes, procedures, and expectations.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is more than just a trainer. We need a dependable, hands-on leader who takes ownership of their responsibilities and is willing to step up when needed.

The right person will:

• Take initiative without always needing to be told what needs to be done.
• Have excellent time management and know how to prioritize tasks.
• Be approachable and comfortable working with employees at all levels.
• Hold themselves and others accountable while maintaining a respectful and positive attitude.
• Be organized and follow through to ensure tasks and checklists are completed.
• Communicate effectively with both employees and management.
• Lead by example and help create a team-oriented work environment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms on a repetitive basis. The employee must be able to push, pull, and move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds. All jobs require visual acuity to review written documentations; ability to hear and understand speech. At times there can be loud noise which may cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. There is exposure to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to heat/cold temperature changes.

BENEFITS

Multiple low cost & deductible health plans to choose from

Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA and HSA options

80 hours PTO your first year

No cost, virtual health programs (cardiovascular & physical therapy)

Company paid for short & long term disability and life insurance.

Company supplied uniforms

Company paid training

Paid lunch breaks

Up to 15% company contributions into employee retirement account, no matching required.

Employee morale program (holiday meals, gift drawings, discount cheese products, etc.)

Prairie Farms is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law