Performance Instructor
About The Position
The RDC Performance Instructor (PI) is a DC Operations Team Member position designed to be the primary department trainer. This includes new hire training, best methods/job function training, equipment training, and other duties as assigned by the Senior Operations Manager and department Supervisor. When not performing as a PI, this individual performs normal on-standard functions or participates in assigned special projects under the direction of DC leadership. When performing normal on-standard functions, this role is eligible for the Performance Team Member Bonus. The Performance Instructor must be able to teach others and maintain a culture of safety among associates to achieve a safe working environment. In addition, the Performance Instructor may be leveraged as a development role for future advancement to Supervisor.
Requirements
- Experience training others
- Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED General Studies
- Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility
- Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
- Experience troubleshooting warehouse management system issues
- Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
- Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
- Certified as industrial powered equipment trainer
Responsibilities
- Acts as industrial powered equipment trainer
- Maintains excellent safety performance which is a requirement for retaining Performance Instructor status
- Works/trains in any established area as assigned and rotates throughout various departments
- Provides leadership/coaching to associates under the direction of a Supervisor or other salaried leader
- Sets the example of best practices and methods for tasks in the department
- Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among associates
- Maintains high performance when working on-standard in established areas
- Helps new hires and those who change departments learn skills that will improve their upward mobility
- Communicates effectively with other associates regarding business objectives or current issues
- Identifies and assists with implementing process improvements or new training processes launched from corporate
- Conducts shift briefing, including safety topics, upcoming events and demand for the day
- Performs Operations tasks (receiving, picking product and loading) to assist in accomplishing daily workload
- Attends and participates in required training programs
- Learns and demonstrates skill on new equipment; becomes certified on new equipment
- Learns new skills and becomes certified in multiple areas in order to rotate within the facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
