Branch Trainer

Medline Industries, LP•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Trainer will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate order deliveries while operating warehouse equipment to move/ locate product appropriately. This role involves training new hires to meet Medline's quality and productivity standards, anticipating and coordinating training schedules, and motivating/retraining underperforming team members. The Branch Trainer will also provide feedback, conduct observations, and mentor team members in areas such as productivity, quality, safety, and Medline Core Values. Additionally, this position contributes to maintaining a safe work environment by retraining team members and supporting a safety culture. The role requires performing daily warehouse functions, ensuring inventory accuracy, and assisting in various warehouse areas like shipping, replenishment, and receiving. Effective communication with branch management regarding daily operations is essential. Flexibility in schedule is required to respond to training needs across different shifts and departments on short notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current Team Member who has been in their position preferably more than 12 months.
Achieved an overall performance evaluation score of 3.0 or greater on the most recent evaluation form.
No previous corrective action above a Coach Counsel within the last 6 months.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Positive attitude and an effective communicator.
Willingness to engage and develop others.
Have the ability to multi task in a fast pace work environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficient in SAP & Catalyst.
Proficient to read, write, and speak in English.
Must be able to operate machinery within location.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily
Ability to lift 50 lbs - Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day for up to 6 days a week

Nice To Haves

Top performer preferred.
Working knowledge of all areas of warehouse and multiple types of machinery preferred.
1-2 years lead experience
Bi-lingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Train new hires in first several months of employment to ensure they are meeting Medline's quality and productivity standards.
Anticipate and coordinate scheduling of new hire training.
Motivate and retrain low performing team members to the expected standards for the position.
Provide helpful tools and feedback on improvement areas.
Work with Supervisor and/or DO on maintaining a high level of productivity with team members in the warehouse and offer ideas/areas of improvement.
Conduct observations on team members and offer feedback and motivation.
Train and mentor team members throughout the facility in the areas of productivity, quality, safety and Medline Core Values.
Assist in maintaining a safe work environment for DC team members. Including, retraining team members and supporting a safety culture through team meetings and activities to enhance safety awareness.
Perform all job functions within the warehouse on a daily bases as directed by leadership.
Ensure accuracy of the inventory and able to perform job functions throughout the warehouse.
Aid and lead branch team members in various areas (i.e. shipping, replenishment, receiving, dock, etc.).
Effectively communicate with branch management team regarding daily operations.
Must be flexible in their schedule and respond to training needs across different shifts and departments on short notice.