Fortrex

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Employee Retention Program Trainer to join our
team and enhance our team member development initiatives. If you are passionate about training
and empowering team members to succeed, apply today to help us create a more engaged and
committed workforce

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.

• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.

• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.

• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.

• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.

• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.

• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Employee Retention Program Trainer is responsible for teaching, coaching, and training new
hires on the core duties of a Food Safety Sanitor. This includes a focus on the eight steps of
sanitation and strict adherence to safety and food safety policies and procedures. The trainer
must also instruct on proper chemical handling, emphasize maintaining a steady and efficient
work pace, and reinforce the importance of consistent attendance. When not training, the
Employee Retention Program Trainer performs the duties of a Food Safety Sanitor. Job duties
include:
? Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
? Inspect equipment to ensure thorough cleaning for pre-op and any governmental
oversight inspections.
? Guide the assigned new hire through the three-week ERP Manual, ensuring qualification.
? Ensure the new team member learns and understands the five qualification criteria of
ERP: safety, work pace, attendance, chemical handling and eight steps of sanitation,
? Provide coaching and guidance to confirm the new hire’s understanding of training
materials and comfort with the sanitation process.
? Teach necessary safety procedures, ensuring trainer oversight and that LOTO procedures
are applied to ensure new hire safety during sanitation.
? Demonstrate understanding of trainer overlock.
? Attend weekly ERP Trainer meetings.
? Communicate daily with the ERP Coordinator about the new hire’s progress, concerns, or
issues that require resolution.
? Work cooperatively with management, team members, customers, and regulatory
agencies to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
? Utilize LOTO board and ERP Manuals daily with new hires until qualified
? Perform other duties as assigned.
YOUR MUST HAVES:
? Must be 18 years of age or older.
? Recommendation by local plant leadership/Site Manager.
? Minimum of 60 days of active service.
? Ability to quote and perform the eight steps of sanitation:
? 1) sanitation preparation & dry pick-up
? 2) first rinse
? 3) detergent application & scrubbing
? 4) second rinse & inspection
? 5) assembly & condensation removal
? 6) pre-operational inspection
? 7) final sanitizing
? 8) documentation
? Ability to quote and adhere to the five qualification criteria:
? 1) Safety
? 2) Pace (work pace)
? 3) Attendance
? 4) Chemicals
? 5) Eight steps of sanitation
? Demonstrated understanding and compliance with all safety and food safety policies.
? Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE, and the warnings regarding chemical
mixing.
? Ability to work at a pace that meets plant timelines.
? Dependability in arriving at work, completing the shift, and adhering to the attendance
policy.
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
? Bilingual (English/Spanish).

•    Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 

•    Basic Life Insurance 

•    Short-term Disability 

•    Long-term Disability 

•    Retirement Plan 

•    Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)

•    Paid Vacation 

•    Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")

•    Training & Development Opportunities

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual.  If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!