Production Trainer - 1st shift

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide classroom and practical training on a wide array of safety and manufacturing tasks in material handling according to company policies/procedures. This position will also support the FlexWork program working with leaders on scheduling needs and utilization of the FlexWork tools to support the needs. Essential Functions: Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents Provide training to new hires and current workforce to demonstrate expected performance in safety, quality and velocity.  Training topics include, but are not limited to PIT, warehouse, and inventory management.  This includes the evaluation of team members' skills and training to close skill/knowledge gaps. Support the FlexWork program for Material Handling. Working with leaders to publish and manage FlexWork needs and schedules, including provide support to the FlexWork team members. Responsible for managing and maintaining documentation and equipment training curriculum to ensure accuracy, relevant and up to date materials. This includes continuing to demonstrate knowledge of processes and standards, as well as engaging in continuous learning to stay up to date with ongoing changes. Responsible to positively change the safety culture at Caterpillar Minneapolis. Engage employees to better understand their work, behaviors, processes, and tooling that help them stay safe. Observe job functions with curiosity to recognize safe behaviors and identify unseen risks. Working with multiple departments and recommending solutions to reduce risk identified. Work with limited supervision. Coordinate and prioritize work to meet schedules Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems, report discrepancies and recommend solutions Interact, provide feedback and training to team members supporting People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action. Complete projects as needed Ability to work flexible schedules to support production training and safety needs Required Qualifications: Demonstrated training, coaching, or teaching experience. Strong knowledge in inventory management and logistics processes and procedures Experience and knowledge of material handling operations, inventory management, and supply chain/logistics processes. Ability to utilize a computer to maintain and update training curriculum. Computer skills with emphasis on Windows or Microsoft Office products Experience and use of warehouse tools and equipment to execute responsibilities in a material handling environment, including inventory management systems. Strong written and verbal communication Top Candidates Will Have: Experience in training curriculum content creation Experience and knowledge of Caterpillar assembly operations and processes. Strong written and verbal communication Strong knowledge in manufacturing processes and procedures Ability to utilize computers to maintain and update training curriculum. Intermediate or higher computer skills with emphasis on windows, SAP, and Microsoft Office products Work Environment Presenting and speaking to individual and groups of team members Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists Lift up to 35 lbs frequently Work at multiple heights Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools