As food and beverage processors deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they face dual challenges when it comes to training: keeping the current workforce safe and training new employees they’re hiring to meet a sustained, nationwide surge in demand.
While training currently exists for both of those needs, the combination of a fast-spreading viral pandemic and a surge in demand are forcing processors to quickly ramp up and adapt training on the fly. Following guidelines for social distancing and avoiding large groups adds another variable to developing a successful training program that meets all of the current needs.