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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Trainer (Industrial/Manufacturing) - **Company:** WestRock Inc - **Location:** Deer Park, NY, United States - **Salary:** $55,875.0 - $93,125.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-2839A24DD44302105C/ ## About the Role Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of work Interpersonal Skills: Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKR's and leading people or teams (self-awareness) Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams Decision Making: Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and/or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensus Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processes Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste Technical Skills: 1 - 3 years' experience conducting/leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred 2 - 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred Microsoft Office Experience Preferred- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. ## Description Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate., The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site General Manager/Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure training is completed for Operator/Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact/trainer for team members, and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills - providing feedback, machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression movements. Major Job Responsibilities: Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/On Boarding Training, as needed Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the company's Dept. Training Standards & Learning System tools Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOP's, Guided Workflows, Technical Learning Aids - to assist with training) Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role Participates in new teammate hiring process - assesses candidates' skills (general and/or machine, involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions) Conducts training on all shifts Influences others to be safety-minded Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content Additional duties as assigned How you will impact WestRock: Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing the time allotted for training - a continuous improvement mindset ## Related Videos - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Decode Your People: Using PCM to Build High-Performance Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100194-decode-your-people-using-pcm-to-build-high-performance-teams) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [10 Creative Workshop Ideas for Conferences](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/363-10-creative-workshop-ideas-for-conferences) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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