Classroom Trainer- 1st Shift

Who We Want:

Conducts training across the plant for employees at all levels of the organization to provide team members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the expectation for their various roles and responsibilities.   

What You'll Do:

• Conducts Job Readiness Training with all contract and direct hire team members to prepare all team members for their experiences in the plant 

• Presents Challenge’s safety, quality and production standards training to form a unified vision across all team members 

• Instructs team members on the proper use of gauges and other measurement devises to check parts to ensure quality parts output 

• Teaches team members how to use Plex UX (ERP system) at their workstation to ensure they are work-ready when they complete the Alpha-Omega training modules 

• Proctor knowledge checks to verify level of knowledge and comprehension 

• Responsible for data entry to maintain integrity of training records 

• Assist the Training Coordinator with technical skills training and operational testing such as; Forklift, Aerial Lift, Quality, Crane, Lockout Tagout, Safety, etc. 

• Conduct on the job training checklist to validate job readiness 

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F position located at our Spartanburg, SC office. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• High School diploma/GED 

• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred 

• Instructional/teaching experience preferred 

• Two years manufacturing experience preferred 

• Public speaking experience preferred 

• Has high standards of performance for self.  Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work 

• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.  Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts 

• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. 

• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.  Works with sense of urgency to meet the needs of customers 

• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively 

• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity 

• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. 

• Updates and relays pertinent information across teams 

• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely 

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 

• Strong communication skills to be able to speak in front of a group and impart information with other departments and areas in the plant 

• Strong time management skills to be able to balance preparation, instruction, grading, data entry and contingencies as they arise 

• Knowledge of Challenge safety policies and their impact on team member wellness 

• Professional speech and attitude in dealing with members of many different genders, cultures, religions, beliefs, and ethnicities 

• Demonstrates professionalism through dress and appearance, written and verbal communication and language, and preparedness.