Training Specialist - Post Holdings : Job Details

**Brand:** 8th Ave Food & Provisions

**Categories:** Operations Administrative

**Locations:** Winchester, Virginia

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 25372

**Job Description**

**Business Unit Overview**

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ( THL ), a private equity firm. Responsibilities Training Specialist About 8th Avenue 8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer product holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses. The company is owned by Post Holdings, Are you looking for us? The feeling of pride you get when you see something you made being used to nurture the community around you is something you can't replace. That's what 8th Avenue Food & Provisions can do for you! We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it's what's inside that counts. Whether it's inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you'll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible. We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products. We're looking for you! This is an exciting time to join our growing organization. Position Summary Responsible for formulating training outlines and one point lessons utilizing the specialized knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods. Duties and Responsibilities The Training Specialist is responsible for all things pertaining to Training. It is the responsibility of all 8th Avenue employees to ensure product safety, legality, and quality requirements are met. Review confirmation with Supervisor to assure correct information is being issued. Review and maintain Alchemy training records which will drive employee monthly training. Ensures onboarding Production training is conducted and continuously improved. Ensures Red Zone training is conducted during onboarding sessions, and continuously improved. Create, develop and implement new training as needed to support GMP's. Assist Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager with investigating and recommending training for process improvements. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with both employees and Supervisors. Researching and mastering the newest and innovative training methods.

**Education and Experience Required:**

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

**Physical Requirements:** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to work in a confined space for 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3+ hours per shift with team member assistance. Must be able to push, pull, simple grasping, 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to perform fine manipulation and feel for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stoop and kneel for 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds independently for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift. Must be able to operate foot pedals for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word and be able to make fine distinctions in sound.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)