Training Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Training Coordinator

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers, and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees' total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Position Summary

The Training Coordinator reports to the EHS Supervisor and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location. This individual will be responsible for implementing, improving, and overseeing the training program for all new hires and current staff in coordination with the EHS Supervisor, the HR Generalist, and the Sparta Management Team. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and will require the training coordinator to spend time across all shifts as needed on the production floor, including some weekends.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include :

• Deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and e-learning modules to enhance employee competencies.
• Develop training programs and materials including outlines, text, handouts, hands-on exercises, and training evaluations.
• Ensure that all mandatory compliance training (i.e., food safety, workplace safety) is completed by employees.
• Coordinate and manage 90-day training for all operational positions.
• Performs and coordinates training for forklift and aerial lift certification.
• Performs and coordinates training for LOTO (desk and hands-on training).
• Monitor adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
• Collaborate with external training providers and vendors to source relevant content and resources.
• Evaluate training materials and programs for quality and effectiveness.
• Participate in OSHA inspections, safety insurance audits providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
• Participate in SMETA and Costco Social Compliance Audits.
• Regularly assess the impact of training initiatives on employee performance.
• Provide constructive feedback to trainers and adjust programs as needed.
• Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance during orientation and onboarding process, monthly learnings, and any other workshops as needed.
• Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the plant by making yourself accessible to employees to ask questions to regarding training and learning & development needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

Frequent : Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and / or crouch; push / pull; lift to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery / equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

Occasional : Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Vision : Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing : Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.