Position Overview The Onboarding Specialist develops, conducts, and supports training efforts for new employees. The position also supports training for existing staff to develop new skills or resolve deficiencies. The Onboarding Specialist is responsible for promoting employee engagement through various methodologies and in various formats, whether on the floor or in a classroom. The position promotes continuous improvement by creating training plans and conducting frequent trainings to achieve Quaker's training goals.
Duties and Responsibilities Develop, conduct, and support New Employee Orientation Training and Onboarding related efforts. Collaborate with production subject matter experts to develop and conduct cost effective, on-the-floor production-related training and support for employees. Develop, conduct, and support Quaker University Program Training, focus on employee development. Collect, organize, and maintain training records and ensure proper record-keeping for all applicable training efforts. Onboard new trainees into the Quaker University programs: New Employee Orientation, Mentor Program, Assistant Lead and Team Lead 101 Programs. Promote employee engagement through various methodologies and in various training formats, such as on the production floor, in the classroom and online. Collaborate with production leadership, mentors, quality and safety personnel, and other subject matter experts as applicable to assess and improve employee performance. Support instructional needs on Safety procedures, reinforcing safety policies and protocols to all production floor associates. Coordinate with weekend, evening, and night shift production leadership on training efforts for those shifts to ensure effective training coverage. Conduct and support new employee progress reports and performance evaluations as needed; provide training, coaching and/or mentoring to resolve deficiencies or enhance skills as needed. Coach and support management in conducting and coordination of individual development plans that meet succession, retention, and carer progression needs. Develop relationships with staff at all levels that foster trust and respect for organizational values. Gather a comprehensive understanding of all Quaker production position duties, expectations, and workflow procedures. Gather a general understanding of all Quaker products and the manufacturing components of those products including parts, hardware, machine operation, quality, and safety. Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location. Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner. Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis. Communicate via email, prepare reports and work schedules. Review and analyze New Employee Progress Report completion progress. Plan, prioritize and monitor training activities. Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner. Supervisory Responsibility No direct management or supervisory responsibilities
Safety Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to eye and toe protection; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow job-specific and department-specific safety requirements during training and visits to the production floor.
Travel Approximately Qualifications An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Basic Knowledge of Federal and State Laws Governing Human Resources Familiarity with a Human Resources Information System Preferred Education and Experience An individual is expected to have the minimum level of education and/or related expertise listed here:
High school diploma or a passed General Education Development test required Bachelor's degree or a minimum 3 Years of related experience in teaching, coaching, training and or employee mentoring required Competencies and Skills Organization Presentation / Training Accuracy Communication Proficiency & Listening Collaboration and Team Building Time Management Safety & Quality Focused Emotional Intelligence Reliability Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Physical Demands The demands and environmental characteristics described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is primarily an office job. The position requires the ability to climb stairs, bend, and stand for prolonged periods, and use basic office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may also occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Work Environment The position operates in an office environment as well as in a manufacturing environment. The employee spends approximately 30% of their time on the production floor using production tools and equipment for training. While performing on-the-floor duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, different levels of vibration and sound, and moving mechanical parts. Various types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location or training environment.
Other Duties and Responsibilities Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.
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