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# Training Specialist at fairlife

- **Company:** fairlife
- **Location:** Webster New York, United States
- **Compensation:** $70k–$80k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairlife/jobs/5225460007

## Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit [fairlife.com](http://www.fairlife.com).

job purpose:

The Training Specialist is an individual contributor who turns operational knowledge into repeatable technical training and demonstrated qualification. Reporting to the Site Training Manager, this role designs technical curricula and content for assigned areas, facilitates complex training and onboarding as needed, coaches and certifies Certified Trainers, maintains trusted qualification evidence, and leads area-level training rollouts. Success is measured through workforce readiness, time to proficiency, training quality, and reliable skills data.

responsibilities:

- Partner with area supervisors, leads, SMEs, and operators to define role requirements, qualification criteria, and performance expectations; translate operational needs into training solutions and raise priorities/tradeoffs to the Site Training Manager.
- Support new hires, cross-trainers, and Certified Trainers from onboarding through qualification and recertification; build and adjust area training plans, monitoring progress and escalating readiness concerns.
- Conduct needs and skill-gap assessments using skills-matrix data, operational performance, and floor observation to guide training priorities.
- Design and develop role-based curricula, SOPs, job aids, assessments, and hands-on practice using sound instructional design and fairlife quality standards; capture SME knowledge and route approvals.
- Observe, coach, certify, and recertify Certified Trainers; execute the site’s Certified Trainer program, including selection support, observation cadence, and documented feedback.
- Track qualification progress and completion records, ensuring accurate skills data and evidence are submitted; own gap closure for assigned areas.
- Partner with area leadership to deliver training, verify performance evidence, and confirm qualification before sign-off; use skills data to recommend cross-training priorities and coordinate delivery.
- Maintain technical depth in at least one area, refreshing content as equipment/processes change; evaluate training effectiveness through observed performance, time-to-proficiency, and quality data, revising as needed.
- Lead area-level training workstreams for capital projects, equipment/process changes, and new products—planning backward from go-live, managing risks and dependencies, and coordinating technical/OEM training.
- Maintain and report training metrics to the Site Training Manager and leadership; participate in cross-site Specialist Meetings; publish and maintain content in shared systems; escalate blockers through proper channels; perform other related duties as assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, training, operations, engineering, or a related discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing/technical training experience.
- Strong written, verbal, and facilitation skills; able to translate technical information for operators, technicians, SMEs, supervisors, and leaders.
- Proven ability to lead area-level projects independently—planning backward from deadlines, managing dependencies and risks, and communicating status early.
- Demonstrated follow-through, sound judgment, and attention to detail, with willingness to surface problems early and adapt plans as conditions change.
- Ability to analyze qualification, skills-matrix, and learner/operational performance data to drive clear training actions.
- Ability to flex the work schedule to observe, coach, and facilitate training across all shifts, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
- Ability to work safely in office, classroom, and manufacturing-floor environments while following GMP, PPE, Food Safety, Quality, and site safety requirements.
- Working knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, and competency-based training principles; able to build role-based learning paths and technical content with objectives, practice, and assessments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint; LMS and digital authoring experience (e.g., Cornerstone, Articulate 360, video editing, connected-worker platforms) preferred and may be developed post-hire.
- Demonstrated technical credibility in at least one manufacturing domain (e.g., processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehouse) with experience coaching or training others; food, beverage, dairy, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

working conditions and physical requirements:

- Full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule may flex periodically to support training and observation across shifts.
- Regularly alternates among office, classroom, and manufacturing-floor work. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional reaching, bending, crouching, and movement around production equipment, as required for floor observation and training.
- May work near operating machinery and other manufacturing hazards and must follow all site safety, access, PPE, and permit requirements. Entry into confined spaces is outside routine duties unless separately trained, authorized, and required.
- May work in areas where ammonia and peracetic acid are used or present; must follow all site exposure-control and emergency procedures.

food safety requirements:

- Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
- In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
- Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Webster, NY

reports to: Training Manager

travel requirements: 5%

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt *Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range: $70,000—$80,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

## About fairlife

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: fairlife produces ultra-filtered, lactose-free dairy products including milk and protein shakes, using a patented cold-filtration process to deliver higher protein and calcium with less sugar.
- **Entity Type**: Private – wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company (acquired full ownership in 2020)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Mike McCloskey and Sue McCloskey

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food & Beverage – dairy and functional nutrition
- **Target customers**: B2C – health-conscious consumers, athletes, families seeking high-protein/lactose-free options; also sold through retail (grocery, convenience) and direct-to-consumer via e‑commerce
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Nourish the world with great tasting, nutrition-rich products” while caring for people, animals and the planet [fairlife.com/culture](https://fairlife.com/culture/)

## Products & Services
- **fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk**: Lactose-free, shelf-stable milk available in whole, 2% and fat-free varieties with 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk. (Consumer packaged good)
- **Core Power / Core Power Elite**: High-protein (26g–42g) recovery shakes aimed at athletes and active individuals. (Consumer packaged good)
- **fairlife Nutrition Plan**: High-protein, low-sugar shakes designed for weight management or meal replacement. (Consumer packaged good)
- **YUP!**: Chocolate milk and other flavored dairy beverages (primarily for kids). (Consumer packaged good)
- **DHA Omega-3 Ultra-Filtered Milk**: Milk fortified with DHA omega-3 fatty acids. (Consumer packaged good)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Revenue**: Not publicly disclosed as a standalone entity; fairlife is reported to have surpassed **$1 billion in annual retail sales** (industry estimates) but exact figures are not confirmed by the company.
- **Key Metric**: As a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife’s financials are consolidated; the brand is one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. dairy category.
- **Notable Investors / Owner**: The Coca-Cola Company (sole owner since 2020)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanding manufacturing footprint with facilities in **Coopersville, MI; Goodyear, AZ; Webster, NY** and a headquarters in **Chicago, IL**.
  - Active hiring across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations (52+ open positions as of July 2026) [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairlife)
  - Continuous product line extensions (protein shakes, DHA milk) and increased shelf placement in national retailers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patented Ultrafiltration Technology**: Produces milk with higher protein, calcium, and creaminess while removing lactose – a process that extends shelf life up to 50 days (unopened, refrigerated).
- **Brand Trust & Distribution**: Backed by The Coca-Cola Company’s global distribution network and marketing muscle.
- **Differentiation**: Stands out in the dairy aisle by offering “better-for-you” attributes (lactose-free, lower sugar, higher protein) without sacrificing taste.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Commitment to animal welfare and environmental stewardship (e.g., partnerships with dairy farmers, goal of net-zero emissions by 2050).

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity Expansion**: Investing in new production plants (e.g., Goodyear, AZ facility) to meet growing demand and reduce supply chain risk.
- **Product Innovation**: Developing new functional dairy beverages (e.g., high-protein coffee, plant-based blends) and expanding the Core Power line.
- **Digital & Direct-to-Consumer**: Growing e‑commerce presence and subscription models for protein shakes.
- **Sustainability**: Reducing carbon footprint across the value chain, including regenerative agriculture practices and packaging improvements.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: fairlife describes a “uniquely entrepreneurial spirit” within a larger corporate structure, emphasizing collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to making a positive impact [fairlife.com/culture](https://fairlife.com/culture/).
- **Benefits & Wellbeing**: “Nourish” program offers resources for physical, mental, and financial health; benefits include competitive compensation, health coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid model likely for corporate roles (Chicago HQ); manufacturing roles are on-site at various plant locations. The careers page highlights engineering, R&D, supply chain, safety, and operations teams.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly growing company with a flat-ish structure; employees can move between functions (e.g., from quality to engineering). Many roles open in automation, project management, and data analytics.
- **Notable Perks**: Free product samples, employee discounts, and a strong focus on internal promotions (most hiring done directly by the Talent Acquisition team).

## Sources
1. [fairlife.com – Homepage](https://fairlife.com)  
2. [fairlife.com – Culture & Mission](https://fairlife.com/culture/)  
3. [fairlife.com – Careers Overview](https://fairlife.com/careers/)  
4. [fairlife.com – Career Opportunities (Job Listings)](https://fairlife.com/career-opportunities/)  
5. [Greenhouse Job Board – fairlife Open Positions](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairlife)

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