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The Warehouse Trainer is responsible for providing training and assistance to assigned hourly employees in developing the skills necessary to perform their assigned tasks.

This includes the development of safe equipment control, efficient stacking of finished goods, and the use of RF scanning equipment.

The Warehouse Trainer will work with the departmental Supervisor to progressively train employees in their assigned department and will work with the Training Manager to improve training techniques, position requirements, and equipment knowledge.

The Warehouse Trainer will work with all employees in Material Handling, Shipping, and the Freezer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train and assist in maintaining an effective safety awareness program, including regular departmental safety meetings.
• Provide timely written feedback on any injuries or accidents and make recommendations for preventing recurrence.
• Directly train and coordinate the activities of employees consistent with company policy.
• Train hourly employees to perform duties according to product conformance and specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of lines, warehouse, and shipping.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
• Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area.
• Evaluate employee performance/techniques with cutting tools; train hourly employees on how to properly stack off finished goods.
• Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to training, while communicating needs to area Supervisor.
• Schedule training time with employees needing additional training and document.
• Complete progress reports on employees until they qualify for the assigned position. Review progress reports with immediate Supervisor on a weekly basis.

Qualification Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• One or more years' experience in warehousing or distribution is preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think, communicate in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with maintenance, production, and management personnel.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand advanced statistics and statistical analysis for process control.

Reasoning Ability:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry.
• Ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.
• Must be highly skilled in the use of powered industrial equipment, RF scanners, best warehouse practices, inventory control.
• Must be an effective teacher/trainer exhibiting patience and dedication; exhibit good attendance and safety practices; able to deal with stressful situations calmly and exhibit good judgment; have good time management skills.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak; hear; taste, and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to climb ladders.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperature, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
• The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.
• Will work in close proximity to other employees working with knives; cramped spaces, and in poor lighting and ventilation.