Production Trainer

Mohawk Industries•Sunnyvale, TX

About The Position

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is hiring a Production Trainer (referred to in the posting as an RDC Trainer) to provide on-the-job training to new hires and tenured employees. The trainer is expected to learn and become a subject matter expert in operational and safety processes and procedures. Most of the work takes place on the warehouse floor observing, coaching, and evaluating employees. The role may also perform warehouse tasks, including equipment operation and material handling, based on business needs. The trainer provides new-hire training and assesses prospective candidates' equipment skills, works flexible shifts, and may assist RDC/PDC facilities as needed. The schedule requires flexibility across three Monday–Friday shifts: first shift, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; second shift, 4:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; and third shift, 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. The position requires high school diploma or equivalent experience and more than five years of distribution or warehouse experience; Dal-Tile distribution/warehouse experience is preferred. The role involves frequent standing and walking, a range of other physical activities, and potential lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Work conditions may include moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes or airborne particles, a wide range of temperatures, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
More than five years of distribution or warehouse experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good record-keeping skills.
Good listening skills.
Accurate measurement capability.
Ability to understand and speak basic English.
Ability to work flexibly across the listed shifts and assist RDC/PDC facilities as needed.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Dal-Tile distribution or warehouse experience and familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-job training to new hires and tenured employees.
Learn and become a subject matter expert on operational and safety processes and procedures.
Observe, coach, and evaluate employees on the warehouse floor.
Perform warehouse-related tasks, including equipment operation and material handling, as business needs require.
Train new hires and assess prospective candidates' equipment skills.
Tailor training materials and provide direction to trainees.
Assess, coach, train, and certify team members on powered industrial equipment use and safety.
Lead and participate in on-the-job training in a warehouse or logistics environment.
Work with Team Leads, Supervisors, Management, and HR to understand individual employee training needs.
Develop teaching aids based on workforce needs.
Oversee and facilitate testing and evaluation procedures for training completion.
Conduct training sessions, including new employee orientation.
Provide training on RDTs and relevant software, customer service, techniques, health and safety practices, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, and retraining as needed.
Report on the progress of employees during training periods.
Communicate clearly with the management team, including by email and verbally.
Perform other duties as assigned.