Production Skills Trainer - 1st Shift

Production Skills Trainer – 1^st Shift

Build Skills. Strengthen Teams. Drive Performance!

 

Location: Janesville, WI

 

Make any day a pay day with on demand pay!

Your Impact – Big and Bold!

Help build the skills behind great manufacturing. As a Production Skills Trainer, you’ll provide hands-on, shop-floor training that prepares new and existing team members for success. You’ll strengthen knowledge of our production and service processes, Safety, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S, while partnering with the Training team and plant leadership to identify skill gaps and deliver training where it’s needed most.

 

What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:

• Train & Develop: Build the skills of new and existing team members through hands-on training within production work centers.

 

• Technical Guidance: Help team members confidently understand work orders, blueprints, work instructions, and production processes.

 

• Assess & Grow Skills: Evaluate capabilities, track progress through the Skills Matrix, and identify opportunities for continued development.

 

• Drive Performance: Reinforce Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement practices that support strong manufacturing performance.

 

• Improve Training: Gather feedback and training data to identify skill gaps and continuously strengthen training programs.

 

• Support the Team: Partner across departments on training, orientation, and interviews, including providing translation support as needed.

 

• Travel & Flexibility: Travel approximately 25% to support other locations and assist with additional training needs as required. 

 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Technical Skills: Comfortable using computer-based systems with the ability and willingness to learn new technology.

 

• Education & Experience: Associate degree OR 1+ years of progressive experience with Morgan.
• Performance: Current Morgan team members must be in good standing at the time of application.

 

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience with manufacturing processes and truck body building, including the ability to train or coach others. 

What Sets You Apart:

• Continuous Improvement principles
• 5-S principles
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Adult Learning
• Process implementation
• Hands on Training Experience

Physical Requirements:

This is a hands-on role in an active manufacturing environment, where you’ll stay moving, work with tools, and help bring our products to life. You’ll:

• Stay active throughout your shift, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. as part of your daily work.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, requiring repetitive hand and wrist movements and applied pressure.
• Occasionally climb ladders, work at heights, or work in confined spaces.
• Work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary.
• Use your vision, hearing, and communication skills to work safely, accurately, and effectively as part of the team.

 

Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best:

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all - and we do it with passion and precision.

See our story: A History of Morgan

We offer:

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life) - your health matters
• 401(k) with company match - because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time - we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

 

Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation!

 

What Drives Us at Morgan:

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall - they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

We Celebrate People
We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.

We Lead with Integrity
Doing the right thing isn’t optional - it’s how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.

We Deliver Results
We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar - for ourselves and our customers.

We Work with Passion
We love what we build - and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.

 

Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you!
 

At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us - from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.

Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

 

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