Production Skills Trainer - 1st Shift
Description
Production Skills Trainer - 1 st Shift
Location: Janesville, WI
Make any day a pay day with on demand pay!
Your Impact - Big and Bold!
The Production Skills Trainer - Manufacturing/Service will conduct new team member training on the shop floor. This position's main focus is to provide training on production of our products. Additionally, this position will ensure new and existing team members' understanding about Lean Manufacturing, Safety and Quality, as it pertains to manufacturing or service processes. Assist with 5-S / Lean Manufacturing implementation. Assist the training team and plant leadership to determine areas where additional training is required.
What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:
1. Conduct skills training for New Team Members in work centers
2. Conduct any other training as needed to support other departments
3. Assist team members with understanding work orders, blueprints, work instructions, etc.
4. Train and Evaluate Team Members skills within the framework of the Skills Matrix.
5. Collect training data, feedback or surveys of training processes and needs.
6. Ensure team members' understanding and use of Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality Assurance processes and procedures.
7. Assist with mandatory training initiatives
8. Assist in Orientation (translation)
9. Assist with interviews (translation)
10. Other duties as required.
What You Bring to the Table:
• Computer skills or the ability/willingness to learn computer-based systems
• Associates degree or 1+ years of progressive work history with Morgan
• Team Member must be in good standing at time of posting of position
• Experience in the implementation and training of:
o Manufacturing processes
o Truck bodybuilding
What Sets You Apart:
• Continuous Improvement principles
o 5-S principles
o Lean manufacturing principles
• Adult Learning
• Process implementation
• Hands on Training Experience
Physical Requirements:
This job is operated in a manufacturing plant environment.
While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to:
• Be able to stand for up to 8 - 10 hours per day.
• Be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Be able to carry up to 35 lbs.
• Be able to handle mechanical stress/pressure when operating tools (drills, rivet guns, etc.) up to 22 lbs/in2.
• Be able to push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Be able to flex wrist numerous times during a 60-minute period.
• Be able to apply pressure (squeeze) on triggers numerous times during a 60-minute period.
• Be able to bend several times during a 60-minute period.
• Be able to kneel several times during a 60-minute period.
• Be able to climb onto panels several times during a 60-minute period.
• Be able to work in uncontrolled (hot/cold) climates.
• Be able to talk, hear and see.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The team member may, at times, sit, bend, stoop, squat, reach overhead, or crawl (may be in confined spaces).
• Have the ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to high.
Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best:
With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all - and we do it with passion and precision.
See our story: A History of Morgan
We offer:
- Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life) - your health matters
- 401(k) with company match - because your future matters
- Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
- Paid holidays and vacation time - we know balance is key
- Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety
Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation.
What Drives Us at Morgan:
At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren't just words on a wall - they're the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.
We Celebrate People
We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.
We Lead with Integrity
Doing the right thing isn't optional - it's how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.
We Deliver Results
We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar - for ourselves and our customers.
We Work with Passion
We love what we build - and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.
Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you!
At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us - from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.
Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.
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