First Solar · 1 month ago
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
121 Logistics Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$20.63/hr - $28.85/hr
0+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar energy sector, and they are seeking a Training Advocate for their Workforce Development Team. The role focuses on fostering a culture of learning among production associates, providing training support, and ensuring effective onboarding for new hires.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Help build a culture of learning
Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping
Maintain high standard for quality
Foster teamwork through collaboration with associates, Tech III, supervisors, and other functions
Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in group setting
Facilitate introduction of new training
Lead and support training of associates
Validate associates training is complete
Collect data and provide reports
Host classroom group training
Check in on new hires to ensure they have the support and training needed to be successful
Document information to be used for training (improvements & new)
Attend crew and team meetings as needed to share information, provide recognition & receive feedback
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement
6 months of First Solar experience related to manufacturing along with 6 months of experience (at First Solar or externally) in leadership, training, or customer service
12 months of external experience related to manufacturing along with 6 months of experience (at First Solar or externally) in leadership, training, or customer service
High School Diploma or GED required
Passion for training
Technical competence in any of the production areas (FE, FIN1, FIN2, or FIN3)
Demonstrated ability to properly train others
Works well with associates and management to foster teamwork and learning
Good communication skills (oral and written) with peers and management (1:1 and in group setting)
Dependable on personal time management and follow-up on responsibilities
Demonstrated safe working habits
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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