ZAYRA MARTINEZ
West Olive,MI
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Assistant Hourly Trainer with 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing. Strong background in onboarding and training new hires, as well as providing translation and support to FSQA, HR, Health Services, and Safety teams. Known for being dependable, bilingual, and supportive to coworkers. Seeking a stable position where I can grow, contribute to a team, and use my training and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Hourly Trainer / Backup Orientation Trainer
Tyson Foods
Zeeland, MI
01.2021 - 11.2025
- - Trained new and existing employees on line processes, safety rules, and quality standards.
- - Served as backup orientation trainer, helping new hires understand company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
- - Translated and supported FSQA, HR, Health Services, and Safety to ensure new hires understood instructions and procedures.
- - Assisted supervisors by answering questions from new employees and helping resolve issues on the production floor.
- - Helped maintain a safe and clean work area and reinforced safety guidelines.
- - Assisted with tracking training progress and ensuring employees completed required training.
- - Adapted to different lines and positions based on company needs.
Buddy Trainer / Backup Line Lead
Tyson Foods
Zeeland, MI
11.2018 - 01.2021
- - Acted as a buddy trainer for new employees, providing step-by-step instruction.
- - Supported the line lead by organizing workflow, communicating with team members, and maintaining production efficiency.
- - Monitored product quality and reported issues to leadership.
- - Trained employees from diverse backgrounds using patience and clear communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Ottawa High School
Holland, MI01.2010
Skills
- - Production & assembly line operations
- - Employee training & buddy system
- - Translation & support for FSQA, HR, Health Services & Safety
- - Safety and quality procedures
- - Following SOPs and company policies
- - Teamwork & communication
- - Problem-solving on the line
- - Bilingual: English & Spanish
- - Time management & reliability
- Creative problem solving
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
Certification
- Translation Certification – Tyson Foods
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- - Available to work overtime.
- - Comfortable working in cold and fast-paced production environments.
- - Strong attendance record and commitment to punctuality.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Hourly Trainer / Backup Orientation Trainer
Tyson Foods
01.2021 - 11.2025
Buddy Trainer / Backup Line Lead
Tyson Foods
11.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
West Ottawa High School