DC Trainer Shift 2

JOB SUMMARY 

The Distribution Center Trainer is responsible for providing training to team members to safely and efficiently unload, sort, and load cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Deliver Effective On-the-Job Training: 
  Lead hands-on training for both new hires and existing team members, ensuring thorough understanding of processes, safety protocols, and performance expectations. Tailor training approaches to individual learning styles and operational needs. 

• Support Daily Operational Flow: 
  Actively work cartons and pallets across all functional areas of the distribution center, demonstrating best practices and setting a high standard for productivity, safety, and accuracy. 

• Execute Core Warehouse Functions: 

• Receiving: Efficiently unload inbound pallets and/or cartons, verifying shipment accuracy. 

• Sorting: Organize and palletize cartons according to destination or workflow needs. 

• Loading: Load pallets securely onto outbound trailers, following proper safety and documentation procedures. 

• Provide Direction and Support: 
  Execute tasks based on priorities set by Leads or Managers. Reinforce operational directives and serve as a trusted extension of leadership within the workflow. 

• Coach for Performance and Development: 
  Conduct informal and formal performance evaluations. Deliver actionable feedback and ongoing coaching to drive improvements in associate productivity, quality, and safety behavior. 

• Administrative tasks as needed: printing and organizing learning materials, tracking training sign-offs. 

• Conduct behavioral observation walks and safety walks.  

• Champion a Proactive Safety Culture: 
  Promote and model a safety-first mindset. Ensure completion of Behavioral Observation Surveys (BOS), identify and immediately address unsafe conditions, and reinforce all safety standards during training and daily operations. 

• Drive Change and Continuous Improvement: 
  Act as a catalyst for positive change by identifying process inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and fostering a culture of learning, adaptability, and operational excellence. 

• Collaborate with operations & human resources to identify critical skills gaps and create training plans with human resources to address them.  

• Automation Training & Adoption Support 
  Train and coach team members on the safe and effective interaction with automated material handling systems, including driverless forklifts (AGVs/AMRs) and automated offloading equipment. Reinforce proper procedures, troubleshoot basic issues, and promote adherence to safety and operational standards to ensure successful adoption and consistent performance within an automated environment.