Material Handler Trainer (1st Shift - W16)

RJW Logistics Group•Bolingbrook, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a dedicated Material Handler Trainer for their 1st shift. This role is crucial for onboarding and developing warehouse personnel, ensuring they are trained on best practices and operational procedures. The trainer will also have opportunities for network-wide assignments and will be responsible for maintaining training records and conducting safety refreshers. This position offers a unique Employee Ownership Program, allowing team members to become co-owners of the company and share in its success.

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.
Be well versed in all warehouse functions.
Ability to plan and schedule tasks and handle multiple tasks at once.
Maintain 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.
Understand 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.
Willing to work off shifts as needed for training demands.
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 trainer is maintaining SOP spreadsheet 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.