Trainer-1st Shift - Waverly Plant

Responsibilities

• Conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding.
• Deliver safety and forklift training.
• Continuously improve orientation and classroom training programs.
• Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Track attendance and training records for new team members.
• Assess interpreter needs and coordinate language support when necessary.
• Assist new Team Members with facility acclimation and qualification processes.
• Support additional training and onboarding activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.
• Previous training or facilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate company policies and procedures in English.
• Comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Suggested Interview Questions
• Tell me about your experience conducting employee training or onboarding.
• How do you keep large groups engaged during training sessions?
• Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to new employees.
• How do you ensure training records and documentation remain accurate?
• What experience do you have with safety or forklift training?
• How would you handle a new employee who is struggling to understand the training material?
• What Microsoft Office programs have you used to create training materials or track attendance?
• How do you prioritize multiple onboarding tasks while meeting deadlines?
• Key Competencies
• Training & Facilitation
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Organization & Documentation
• Safety Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Administrative Skills
• Problem Solving and Adaptability
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:
• No
• Work Shift:
• 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Additional Information

Job Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM The DST Training Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and conducting new Team Member orientation within the Distribution Center. This role ensures new hires are properly trained on Tyson policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operational expectations. The position also supports onboarding, documentation compliance, training record management, and effective communication between team members and operational departments.

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