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The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

We are looking for an enthusiastic SME Technical Trainer to educate people in industrial, food processing, and manufacturing concepts. You will develop technical training programs and help others develop skills that will make them better professionals. SME Technical Trainer must be excellent communicators, able to explain complex subjects in a clear and interesting way, and devise training simulators for students to better understand the training material.

Additionally, SME Technical Trainers should possess technical aptitude and be knowledgeable in manufacturing, industrial and/or food processing. The goal is to contribute to the development of people’s occupational skills to meet organizational needs. This role requires travel to various Central Valley business units in accordance with the teaching schedule.

This position will be based at our Shafter, CA office. 

• Devise technical training programs according to organizational requirements
• Produce teaching schedules and classroom curriculum
• Develop engaging course content using invention, imagination, and talent
• Conceive original and creative materials, including visual, auditory and tactile lessons
• Execute advanced training modules independently
• Meet with customers and provide them with a customized curriculum plan for advanced technical units
• Arrange for and conduct on-sight teaching as needed
• Keep and report data on completed courses, absences, and issues
• Observe and evaluate results of teaching programs
• Determine overall effectiveness of programs and make improvements
• Provide recommendations on student advancement
• Use of CAD/Ignition/Inventor software to create training diagrams
• Read and create schematic diagrams for class usage
• Coach and mentor new technical trainers and interns

OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Use of professional digital cameras for photos and video
• Use various software for video editing (Camtasia), audio post processing (Audacity)
• Develop content in corporate LMS system
• Conduct customer needs assessments with minimal assistance from the Director of Technical Training.
• Conduct field work alongside our engineering/operational teams
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned

* Training will be provided for all tools and systems as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in relevant technical field preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience in operations or a related technical field.
• Outstanding communication skills, and comfort in speaking to groups
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, industrial automation, or related technical fields
• Knowledge of modern training techniques and tools in technical subjects
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to collaborate with peers and members outside of the department/organization
• Strong proficiency in Google Docs and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Some international travel may be required

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company headquartered in Los Angeles, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Founded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Wonderful produces some of the world’s most recognized healthy food and beverage brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark wines. 

The company also operates Neptune Pacific, a shipping and supply chain company serving the Pacific, and Wonderful Real Estate, which develops and manages industrial properties in California’s Central Valley. To date, the Resnicks, along with their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have committed more than $2.5 billion to philanthropy and community investment primarily where its employees live and work. Wonderful is regularly named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE magazine’s Companies That Care list. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. For more information on the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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