Job Description

The Bi-Lingual Training Coordinator - 2 conducts on-boarding and other related support and training initiatives for exempt and factory hourly. This may include external and internal hiring and employee relation initiatives. Assist with planning and organizing community recruiting events.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Pass pre-employment tests.

• Pass drug screen.

• Pass pre-work ability screen

• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

• High school diploma or equivalency

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Tobacco free workplace.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.

• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.

• Fast pace with productivity goals.

• Work in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, conduct, and track all new hire on-boarding classroom training

• Become familiar and supportive of each plant’s PEERs program

• Oversee and coordinate on-line work experiences with new hire and certified trainers.

• Develop relationship with new hires as primary contact and liaison during first month of employment with follow up at 30 and 60 days. Assist with all questions, concerns, and other issues encountered in order to ease transition for new team members.

• Coordinate and manage monthly and annual safety and quality training, including scheduling, preparing trainings, electronic sign-off for team members.

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs require.

• Ability to move to different lines and responsibilities

• Able to safely work with and around moving equipment.

• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.

• Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.

• Flexible work schedule as needed. Normal work hours will mirror the assigned shift, but will require flexibility to match business needs

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job.

• Establish and implement safe operating practices for all team members and enforce policies to ensure safe work habits are developed.

• Help establish and educate all team members concerning quality workmanship.

• Provide leadership that will utilize the talents of all team members.

• Coach and mentor team members regarding safety, quality, and productivity to achieve department goals.

• Look for improvement opportunities for the area.

• Daily contact with all levels of management.

• May be required to provide general HR support and completion of HR-related projects.

• Continuously seek development and growth opportunities as they become available to maintain the skills required at the existing levels and in preparation for new opportunities within Pella Corporation.

• Maintain Confidentiality with all job responsibilities.

• Work closely with staffing agency (RPO).

• Coordinate progression program, assist with tuition assistance program and work with 260E funding.

• Lead new hire candidate tours.

• Participate in new hire candidate interviews.

• Interpret in interviews with English Language Learner candidates.

• Coordinate, conduct and track Certified Trainer program.

• Support managers and production coordinators in the completion of new team member checklists.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned as needed both in HR and Manufacturing Areas.

• Assist in Career Fairs

• Develop community relationships that promote Pella Corporation’s goal of attracting manufacturing talent

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.

• Training experience is preferred.

• Desired classes include: Blueprint reading, quality gauges, process technology, product knowledge and computer skills.

SKILLS & TALENT

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Must be able to translate documents between English and Spanish.

• Must be able to create and revise training materials.

• Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.

• Self-motivated.

• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

• Demonstrate leadership and adaptability.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.

• Requires written and oral communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.

• Learn, comprehend and implement Lock Out/Tag Out and safety and quality procedures to assure the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

• Ability to make precise, timely decisions and problem solve under very stressful conditions.

• Committed to self-development.

PHYSCIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands 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.

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products.

• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products.

• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.

• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.

• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks.

• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products.

• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products.

• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products.

• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift.

• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day.