Trainer - Distribution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide equipment training for all positions on Powered Industrial Trucks. Will use the established work instructions, training material, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to train an operator and follow up on their progress.
• Plans and facilitates training in conjunction with Standard Operating Procedures of the distribution departments.
• Maintain training files, both physical and electronic. Complete training documents via SharePoint Site and PowerApps.
• Develop training material in conjunction with the Training Manager, Safety and Management.
• Provide feedback on training or material such as work instructions and training documents in order to strive for continual improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School education or 2-3 years of related experience
• This person is largely self-directed.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Capable of interpreting and/or completing charts, schedules, reports, forms, and records.
• Must possess physical dexterity sufficient to accomplish required tasks.
• Capable of operating powered industrial trucks and equipment safely by following established work instructions.  
• Must possess a cooperative attitude toward coworkers and management.
• Must operate equipment safely and wear specified PPE such as safety vest, ear plugs, safety glasses, etc., as deemed necessary for the safety of operator, coworkers and facility.
• Capable of working in a standing position 100% of the time.
• Continuous mental and visual attention requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Adhere to 5S methodology, which is to Sort, Set in Order (organize and identify), Shine (clean), Standardize and Sustain (maintain).
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Available to work long hours and weekends, as needed.
• Maintain equipment in clean and good working order, reporting equipment problems to supervisor.
• Strive for continual improvement in departmental processes and functions.
• Adhere to General Warehouse safety and policies that provide for establishing a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound work environment for its employees.
• Adhere to the company’s safety rules laid out in the forklift training.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motion.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of parts and containers.
• Frequent lifting up to 50lbs – team lifts over 50lbs.
• Able to work in various temperature conditions.

NoteThe physical and weight-lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal Qualifications

• No final warnings
• No more than 6 attendance points
• Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months.
• Must be in current role for 6+ months.
• Must meet all job description requirements.