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Training Specialist

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Burley, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65500 - 87400
Posted: 27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Training Specialist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43060

Training Specialist.

Burley ID

About the role.

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

McCain Foods is accepting applications for aTraining Specialistposition at the Burley Idaho plant.The Training Specialist will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation and deployment of the training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of our manufacturing personnel in collaboration with the lead trainers and the packaging leaders. This position requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes machinery technical writing/reference documentation and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills attention to detail a passion for education and the ability to create engaging and effective training modules and commitment to continuous process improvement.

Accountabilities:

  • Effectively create manage and communicate technical and reference documentation. This role involves practicing documentation standards and using various tools to produce clear concise and user-friendly manuals and guides and other training media.
  • Create instructional materials such as training manuals presentations and videos to support training sessions.
  • Develop and use templates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and style guides.
  • Train provide guidance and support lead trainers in a manner assuring maximum development and utilization of their talents through the continuous improvement concept. Provide hands-on training sessions in collaboration with training leadership and the packaging optimization manager to ensure employees are effectively trained to operate machinery safely and efficiently. This includes providing new training materials and instruction to the lead trainers as new equipment and technology is introduced.
  • Assist lead trainers in teaching technical capability development to employees in new roles.
  • Establish training aids (troubleshooting tools) and track progress to ensure consistency and commitment.
  • Promote job safety and assist lead trainers in training necessary packaging employees in various safety-related trainings and eLearnings (e.g. LOTO JSA Crossing the Plane).
  • Design and develop engaging and interactive training materials including presentations manuals videos and hands-on practical exercises.
  • Develop maintain and continuously improve training outlines documentation SOP-based training materials data tools evaluation / assessment materials and processes.
  • Support and deliver trainings on various initiatives: safety new hire orientation food safety and quality etc.
  • Assist lead trainers in facilitating training sessions for new manufacturing employees to familiarize them with company processes safety protocols and procedures.
  • Support with continuous improvement programs including MDI.

Qualifications:

  • May be required to work and train during plant shutdowns.
  • Requires a high degree of mechanical skill and a considerable degree of initiative and independence.
  • Prefer a bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Industrial Engineering Packaging Technology Education) or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience in manufacturing with a strong understanding of technical writing and machinery.
  • Previous experience in designing and delivering training programs preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and quality control standards.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate to all levels of the operation.
  • Requires considerable care to avoid major product and equipment damage along with major injury to self and others.
  • Requires visual alertness and exposure to loud noise.
  • Requires good decision-making skills.
  • Requires a high degree of physical effort and occasionally working in unnatural and awkward positions.
  • Flexibility to work on shift with new employees during their training times to assist the lead trainer.

The benefits of working for McCain.

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health vision and dental insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • HSA
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Infertility Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Assistance
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individuallyyour impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here you have the opportunity to learn grow and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why were better together.

Compensation Package:$65500.00 - $87400.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information isbeing handled here.

Job Family:Human Resources
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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