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Instructional Designer - Trainer

Caldwell, ID

Full Time

Experienced

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Job Title: Instructional Designer - Trainer Department : Training and Development Classification: FLSA-Exempt

Job Family: Human Resources Date: 10/15/2025 Reports to : Training and Development Manager

Travel: 0% Employment Type : Salary Expected Work Hours: 40

+ Summary :

TheInstructional Designer-Trainerwill perform a variety of tasks to support production and operations by creating, delivering, and improving training programs. This includes developing instructional materials, facilitating training sessions, and ensuring employees understand and follow workplace procedures and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members to support a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

Accountabilities:

+ Design, develop, and update training programs and materials, including facilitator guides, e-learning, job aids, qualification checklists, and onboarding curricula.

+ Support on-the-job training (OJT) and “train-the-trainer” programs by equipping SMEs and Level 3 employees with coaching tools and resources.

+ Apply adult learning principles and instructional best practices to ensure content is practical, engaging, and aligned to business needs.

+ Facilitate classroom, shopfloor, and virtual training sessions in both English and Spanish.

+ Deliver workforce development content such as onboarding, safety, 5S, and computer literacy.

+ Adjust facilitation style to meet the needs of diverse audiences, building confidence and engagement through interactive methods and hands-on practice.

+ Conduct needs assessments in partnership with leaders and SMEs to identify training priorities.

+ Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.

+ Manage training records, scheduling, and compliance requirements within the Learning Management System (LMS).

+ Recommend continuous improvements to strengthen program impact and alignment with operational goals.

+ Act as a culture ambassador, modeling and reinforcing JTS values of customer focus, continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovation.

+ Provide coaching to SMEs and peers on effective OJT and facilitation practices.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Attributes:

+ Safety First: Proactively inspects, maintains, and removes unsafe tools and equipment from circulation to protect employees and ensure a hazard-free workplace.

+  Have Humanity:Supports team members by quickly fulfilling tool and supply requests, reducing downtime, and creating a collaborative, respectful environment.

+ Be Transparent: Maintains accurate inventory records, communicates shortages or repair timelines, and keeps stakeholders informed to build trust.

+ Drive Innovation: Improves tool tracking, storage systems, and ordering processes by introducing better technology and workflows to minimize production delays.

+ Be Resilient: Stays calm and adaptable during urgent requests, shifting priorities to meet production demands despite supply chain challenges.

+ Always Reliable: Consistently ensures tools, consumables, and equipment are available, organized, and audit-ready to support seamless daily operations.

+ Grit: Persistently addresses recurring tool issues, performs thorough counts and repairs, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly under pressure.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).

+ Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in instructional design and training facilitation.

+ Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.), and facilitation techniques.

+ Experience designing and facilitating training and development programs

+ Knowledge and experience using e-learning development tools (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, or similar).

+ Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.

+ Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

+ Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that requires standing on concrete floors for periods of time.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.