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Performance Based Trainer

Company: Bridgetown Natural Foods | Location: Mt Juliet, Tennessee | Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY : The
Performance Based Trainer (PBT)
is responsible for
helping develop operation and training systems that are standard throughout the plant . The individual in this role will work closely with staff at all levels of the Organization to ensure all current employees are trained on
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) . The PBT will assist the C ontinuous Skills Development (CSD) Bridge and Human Resources to develop and implement onboarding training for new employees ; and will assist Operations to develop and implement general and job-specific SOPs and training for production partners. The PBT will be a member of the Safety Bridge to ensure all SOPs are in compliance with personal safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Be a participating member of the CSD Bridge including developing and updating SOPs, element trees, training audits, standard work and GAP analyses
  • Be a participating member of the Safety Bridge
  • Provide train-the-trainer training and certification for OJT's (On the job trainers)
  • Stay current on SOP's and function as the site expert
  • F acilitate team meetings
  • Provide on the job trouble shooting mentoring and coaching
  • Annual O perator ( re ) certification's
  • Involved in new hire process including interviewing, candidate selection , N ew Employee Orientation (NEO ) and onboarding


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing/food production environment preferred
  • Minimum one - year exper ience in some type of training role
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • A strong commitment to employee safety
  • Excellent written and oral communication skill s
  • Ability to understand and communicate work instructions in English
  • Availability to work variable hours in a 24/7 facility


WORKING CONDITIONS /PHYSICAL FACTORS:
  • Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to stand for 85-90 % of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours.
  • Must be able to keep a positive attitude and high level of motivation in order to ensure the highest levels of success in a constantly changing and growing business.
  • Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens, such as gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and milk.
  • Must be available for all shifts (24/7 production), including some weekends and holidays . Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule as needed.


Other Duties as Assigned
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive
but is to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job content.

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