Material Handler Trainer

RJW Logistics Group•Joliet, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a Material Handler Trainer for their 1st shift (Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm). This role is responsible for the hands-on training of all new personnel and other warehouse employees, focusing on best practices and on-the-job training. The trainer will also participate in scout assignments across the network as needed. RJW Logistics Group emphasizes employee development and has an Employee Ownership Program where employees can become co-owners of the company.

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of training techniques, or job training.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months experience.
Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, analyzes, and write.
Ability to effectively follow orders and respond to questions from management.
Must be able to occasionally reach/lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Provide on the job training to equipment operators and other warehouse employees.
Conduct training sessions for new hires and provide on-going hands on training to warehouse pickers and employees.
Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
Well versed in all warehouse functions.
Ability to plan and schedule tasks and handle multiple tasks at once.
Maintains all training records for required regulatory purposes and mandatory internally required instruction.
Perform work safely and in accordance with company and customer standards and safety regulations. Report unsafe conditions or accidents to the appropriate personnel.
Understands various teaching methods and can provide constructive feedback, while maintaining a positive rapport with employees.
Conduct all monthly safety refresher training.
Conduct all post-accident safety refresher training.
Must be willing to work off shifts as needed for training demands.
Will also operate as forklift operator as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Train new Trainers as per RJW policy and SOP's.
Day to day communicate with the trainers and help/assist as needs may arise.
Implement all SOP's during training.
Ensure all trainers are following the guidelines and cross training all associates as needed.
Ensure each trainers is maintaining SOP spread sheet for their weekly recap and audit preparation.
Ensure every trainer is utilizing the data entry and updating every week.
Ensure all safety guidelines are in place and implemented while training including driving equipment's.
As a trainer lead, will be travelling to all buildings as needed.
Primarily will work mid shift to cover both shifts or as needed.
Will fill in when other trainers are off or on vacation.
Ensure we are in compliance with quarterly audits.
Open tickets with MIS for any issues and get it resolved.