POSITION TITLE: Associate Trainer, Technical REPORTING TO: Manufacturing Excellence Manager LOCATION: St. Albans, VTAbout the role: The Associate Technical Trainer supports the development, delivery, and maintenance of training programs that build employee capability and improve performance. This role updates and creates training materials, delivers handson instruction, evaluates training effectiveness, and partners with Management, Cell Structure Teams (CSTs), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational standards and processes. It also evaluates training effectiveness and recommends improvements to strengthen overall workforce capability.SHIFT HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with flexibility to change schedule as needed as we are a 24/7 facility.The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Key responsibilities include: Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirementsFacilitate training sessions for Standard Work, SOPs, and Work Instructions.Provide hands on coaching for new hires and employees transitioning to new positions.Support off-shift training needs through scheduled check-ins and meetings.Monitor training progress, document completion, and ensure timely trainer/trainee signoffs.Maintain SOPs and training content within the Poka system.Develop, update, and improve Standard Work documentation.Collaborate with CSTs to capture video and photo content for training materials.Keep the Training Skills Matrix and OJTs accurate and current for all positions.Partner with Trainers and Supervisors to schedule, assign, and track training activities.Collaborate with the People & Capability Pillar to prioritize training needs and floor development activities.Perform administrative duties such as printing, organizing materials, and tracking completion records.Conduct routine check-ins and training audits to verify quality and adherence to standards.Ensure training progression is on schedule and meets the needs of each trainee.Evaluate trainer effectiveness and provide feedback for improvement.Deliver and coordinate a Train-the-Trainer program to standardize trainer capability.Follow and reinforce all Safety, Sanitation, GMP, and HACCP requirements.Attend additional internal and external training as assigned.Day Shift position but must be able to work a flexible shift to accommodate our 24/7 facility. About you: Associates Degree in related field, preferredMinimum two (2) years’ experience as a Trainer - familiar with Training Within Industry (TWI) and using software to develop training skills and documentation, preferredFacilitation/presentation skillsWorking experience in a manufacturing environment, preferredMust be self-motivated and able to work in a team-oriented environment with an emphasis on total customer satisfactionDetail oriented and accurateExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTechnical writing SkillsAbility to prioritize, manage and complete projects with tight deadlinesProficient in computer usage, email, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Outlook)Ability to lift up to fifty pounds (50)Ability to stand for long periods of time on concrete floorAbility to sit for long periods of timeLong periods of computer usage; finger dexterity and hand movement for use of keyboard and mouse, repetitive motionKneel squat, bend, stoop; frequentlyAbility to reach, push, pull; oftenAbility to walk up and down stairs; frequentlyMust be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperaturesNoise level can exceed .85 decibels What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday offEnvironment that welcomes workplace flexibilityAn atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growthBe part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.