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• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary
The eLearning Developer builds, produces, and deploys high-quality digital learning that improves safety, compliance, and operational performance. This role partners with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders, but takes day-to-day direction, priorities, and quality standards from the Instructional eLearning Designer. The eLearning Developer supports visual learning by integrating animations (motion graphics clips, animated diagrams, and in-tool animations) into eLearning experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Develop eLearning modules in Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) and Adobe Captivate from approved storyboards and design specifications.
•    Build interactive learning experiences (scenarios, branching, simulations, and knowledge checks) aligned to defined learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
•    Integrate animation assets (e.g., MP4/GIF outputs, animated diagrams, motion-based callouts) to improve clarity, retention, and show-versus-tell learning.
•    Create lightweight in-tool animations using Storyline/Rise capabilities (timelines, states, triggers, and motion paths) when appropriate.
•    Package, publish, and troubleshoot SCORM 1.2 / SCORM 2004 (2nd/4th) and AICC/AICC Wrapper content for SAP SuccessFactors learning.
•    Verify courses are accessible, and that they launch and track correctly in SAP SuccessFactors Learning, working consistently across supported browsers/device.
•    Maintain and improve reusable templates, interaction libraries, and development standards (navigation, variables logic, file naming, and publishing profiles).
•    Participate in project planning through providing build estimates, risks, and recommended development approaches.
•    Manage version control and source files; implement edits and updates based on consolidated feedback coordinated by the Instructional eLearning Designer.
•    Support deployment readiness in coordination with the LMS Manager, including launch testing and reporting considerations. 

Qualifications
•    2-5 years of eLearning development experience (or equivalent portfolio).
•    Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Storyline required; Rise preferred); familiarity with Adobe Captivate is a plus.
•    Working knowledge of adult learning principles and basic instructional design concepts (ADDIE/SAM).
•    Ability to optimize and troubleshoot multimedia/animation assets for web delivery (compression, aspect ratios, performance).
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate progress, blockers, and rework drivers.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience supporting operations, safety, compliance, or industrial environments (e.g., transportation, logistics, rail, transload, warehouse, or field operations).
•    Experience applying accessibility practices in eLearning development.
•    Familiarity with SAP Success Factors learning analytics and/or simple JavaScript within Storyline.
•    Experience developing performance support tools (job aids, quick reference cards, checklists, and digital guides).

Success Metrics and KPIs
•    On-time delivery against project plans led by the Instructional eLearning Designer.
•    Low defect and rework rate; high QA pass rates prior to launch.
•    Smooth LMS deployment and reliable tracking/completion behavior.
•    Positive learner feedback on usability, clarity, and visual effectiveness.

Culture & Values Fit
•    Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
•    Ability to work effectively in operation-driven environments.
•    Collaborative, people-focused, and growth-oriented mindset.
•    Enthusiastic about learning innovation and creating measurable impact.

Portfolio Requirements
•    Provide a portfolio link (or packaged examples) demonstrating eLearning development capability: Include at least 2-3 examples showing Articulate Storyline and/or Rise development (Storyline preferred).
•    Show interactive design (e.g., branching scenario, simulation, decision-making activity, software/process walkthrough).
•    Provide a brief note per sample describing your role, tools used, and approximate timeline.
•    If samples are proprietary, provide sanitized screenshots, a short demo video, or a narrated walkthrough explaining your build decisions.
•    Preferred: at least one sample that incorporates animation assets and/or in-tool animations.