Trainer-1st Shift - Waverly Plant

Tyson Foods

Posted 6 days ago

Full Time

Waverly, Nebraska

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct new team member orientation and onboarding, including safety and forklift training, and support facility acclimation and qualification. Maintain accurate onboarding documentation and training records, assess interpreter needs, and help improve training programs while coordinating with operational departments.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous training or facilitation experience. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively train new team members on company policies and safety procedures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Forklift training

Job Description

Job Details:

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The DST Training Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and conducting new Team Member orientation within the Distribution Center. This role ensures new hires are properly trained on Tyson policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operational expectations. The position also supports onboarding, documentation compliance, training record management, and effective communication between team members and operational departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct new Team Member orientation and onboarding.
  • Deliver safety and forklift training.
  • Continuously improve orientation and classroom training programs.
  • Ensure all new hire documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
  • Track attendance and training records for new team members.
  • Assess interpreter needs and coordinate language support when necessary.
  • Assist new Team Members with facility acclimation and qualification processes.
  • Support additional training and onboarding activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.
  • Previous training or facilitation experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Distribution Center operations preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate company policies and procedures in English.
  • Comfortable presenting to large groups.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Some travel may be required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an engaging and organized communicator with experience training and developing employees. They should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, have strong administrative and computer skills, and possess the ability to create a positive onboarding experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Suggested Interview Questions

Tell me about your experience conducting employee training or onboarding.

How do you keep large groups engaged during training sessions?

Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to new employees.

How do you ensure training records and documentation remain accurate?

What experience do you have with safety or forklift training?

How would you handle a new employee who is struggling to understand the training material?

What Microsoft Office programs have you used to create training materials or track attendance?

How do you prioritize multiple onboarding tasks while meeting deadlines?

Key Competencies

  • Training & Facilitation
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Organization & Documentation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Administrative Skills
  • Problem Solving and Adaptability
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


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Tyson Foods

Founded in 1935, Tyson Foods, Inc.® has fed families for generations with the best affordable protein products. What began as a small regional poultry business in Springdale, Arkansas, has grown into a globally recognized leader in protein, serving customers and communities around the world. With a team of more than 130,000 members, Tyson Foods advances how food is produced, delivered and enjoyed. Across our operations, we continuously innovate our supply chain, invest in new technology and support responsible practices that help us deliver safe, quality food. Over the years, Tyson Foods has grown to include more than 30 beloved brands, including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, aidells® and other trusted names. Through our robust family of brands, we now produce nearly 20% of the chicken, beef and pork in the United States. Our story is rooted in hard work, humility and purpose, and throughout our history, we have stayed true to those values. Today, we stand by our mission of bringing high-quality food to every table in the world safely, sustainably and affordably, now and for future generations. At Tyson Foods, we feed the world like family.®
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