Training Specialist-nights
Johnstown, CO, US
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.
Bringing Home the Dough
Salary of $26.75
The Training Specialist, focused in the production area, will be responsible for the following job duties in a commercial wholesale bakery: train operators to proficiency, ensure competency through demonstrations, maintain training records in an online learning management system. Constantly adjust efforts based on the needs of the business.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
• There are 4 main operations the Training Specialist will juggle depending on the needs of the business:
- Conduct demonstrations for all position proficiencies. i.e. lowing the mixing bowl lid, turning ON the oven, setting the box size for case packing, etc.…
- Enter records into the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Orient new hires to their new position and expectations
- Redirect trainer focus based on Gap Analysis
• Abide by OJT principles (adult learning principles, chunking information, one best way, 4-step method, etc.).
• Responsible for following lesson plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) during training
• Accountable for maintaining and updating the SOPs and other reference materials
• Assist as a member of a safety or continuous improvement team
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the food safety and food quality system.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
• Responsible for working safe and taking personal accountability for your own safety and safety of others. Follow and train company Master Safety Rules and other safety rules developed through safety incident learnings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Positive and Can-Do attitude
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• Will receive on the job training
• Background in training/development a plus
• Regular, consistent attendance
• Able to effectively communicate and work with all employees
• Thorough understanding of training and development philosophies and methodologies
• Tactful conflict resolution
• Medium to High computer skills including knowledge of Office products
• Basic mathematical skills in weights, temperatures, times and general numbers
• Working holidays and weekends as required. Canyon Bakehouse plans schedules to avoid working holidays and weekends, however is dependent on customer demand and volume.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is an essential function of the job. Training materials, SQF Standards and other business-related documents are all written in English; and all business/staff and training meetings; 1:1 meeting between management and staff (formal and informal), and on-the-job work direction/instruction are conducted in English.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 3/5/2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Melissa Hughes at Melissa.Hughes@flocorp.com or .
Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Greeley
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Training, Food Safety, Night, Operations, Quality
