2nd shift Warehouse Trainer (Bilingual Preferred)

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Sheboygan, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Trainer implements a training experience designed to support engagement and retention among new-hire Selectors and other non-exempt warehouse employees. The trainer builds relationships with business partners and trainees, supports trainees in meeting weekly performance goals and becoming proficient in their duties, and conducts retraining and recertification as needed. Working as an extension of operations leadership, the trainer is accountable for the safety, quality, and productivity of new-hire Selectors and uses communication and coaching to support learner success while demonstrating company values.

The work environment may include freezer warehouses (-20°F to 0°F), perishable warehouses (28°F to 60°F), and grocery warehouses (50°F to 90°F).

Requirements

• Previous warehouse selection and training experience is required.
• Documented success in the current role.
• Meet or exceed performance, attendance, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Communicate clearly and engagingly, including seeking information as needed.
• Work successfully under pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate leadership and motivational ability and model company values.
• Have computer experience and be able to use current warehouse operating systems to track and monitor hourly employee performance during training.
• Monitor multiple employees, up to 10 at one time, across different weeks of training.
• Safely lift up to 60 pounds while walking, standing, and engaging with new hires.
• Be detail-oriented and able to monitor multiple hourly trainees at different training levels.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Qualifications include coaching, communication, drive for results, emotional intelligence, leadership, and a safety focus.
• High school diploma in General Studies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Warehouse selection experience of 0–2 years, including production work as a selector, loader, lift operator, or in another warehouse position, and previous warehouse training experience.

Responsibilities

• Train new non-exempt employees in safe equipment operation, selection practices, productivity, quality, and efficiency according to the C&S Training Experience.
• Train and certify employees on power equipment while emphasizing company safety standards.
• Coach new hires on efficiency and monitor weekly performance standards.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback that addresses training needs and supports development.
• Share observations and feedback about new-hire progress with Training Leadership, and recommend completion or extension of probationary periods and discipline when appropriate.
• Identify training needs and recommend improvements to program effectiveness.
• Motivate employees to improve performance and connect job responsibilities to current business objectives.
• Retrain and recertify associates as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED