Instruction or Assistance in Training. Instruction or assistance in training any employee, or cross training shall be given by a person assigned by the Employer, any employee assigned to train or by a Job Skills Trainer selected in accordance with Article 8.02 of this Agreement. Job Skills Trainers will work on the line to provide short term relief to cover a vacant spot on the line due to an unexpected absence until a replacement employee can be found or to refresh their skills but their primary function shall be to adequately train employees in the functions of their job. The roles and responsibilities will be assigned by Management. The number of Job Skills Trainers appointed will be five (5). Their assignment to training requirements will be determined on the needs of the trainees, the skills possessed by the individual Job Skills Trainer and the anticipated effectiveness of the assignment. The Job Skills Trainers will be assigned to the times and on the shifts the Employer determines. A Job Skills Trainer shall be Bracket 6 plus an additional sixty-five (65¢) per hour. The training of employees is an Employer responsibility and nothing in this article restricts the Employer’s ability to determine training methods. This premium will also apply to employees assigned to provide on the job training as determined by the Employer. Such training opportunities will be offered to qualified employees on the shift and in the department. Should qualifications for multiple employees be equal seniority shall prevail.
