Warehouse Trainer Full Time 1st Shift

Staples Canada • Montgomery, NY

7d • $22 - $26

About The Position

As a Warehouse Trainer, you will administer on-the-job, classroom, material handling equipment, and safety training to new and existing associates. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure training programs meet business needs and assist with department functions as needed based on volume.

You will update training materials to reflect changes in Standard Operating Procedures and policies, determine training effectiveness, and collaborate on ideas to improve training. The role requires tracking how training translates to quality and other metrics, working with operational leadership on training-related concerns, investigating root causes of training issues, and recommending solutions. You will help ensure safe work practices and support the company’s safety culture. The position is full-time, first shift, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; flexibility to train on various shifts and additional hours, including required overtime based on business needs, is expected.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, think analytically, use mathematics, and solve problems.
• Ability to use a computer running Windows, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn and understand WMS systems.
• Inclusive approach to working with colleagues and customers, building relationships, and collaborating to resolve issues.
• Ability and willingness to perform basic housekeeping in assigned warehouse areas.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to be trained and MHE certified to operate powered material handling equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to train on various shifts depending on the needs of new hires.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime is required based on business needs.
• Ability to work at heights of 60 feet or more.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull boxes or merchandise weighing between 70 and 100 pounds by hand.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related warehouse experience, including training experience.
• Previous exposure to or knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer on-the-job, classroom, material handling equipment, and safety training to new and existing associates.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure training programs meet business needs.
• Assist with department functions as needed based on volume.
• Update training materials to reflect changes in Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Determine training effectiveness and collaborate on ideas to improve training.
• Track how training translates to quality and other metrics.
• Work with operational leadership to address operational concerns or questions regarding training.
• Investigate root causes of training issues and recommend solutions.
• Ensure safe work practices and embrace the company’s safety culture.
• Perform basic housekeeping in assigned warehouse areas as needed.

Benefits

• 112 hours of PTO and a holiday schedule with 7 observed paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Online and retail discounts.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Pay-for-performance opportunity to earn additional compensation upon meeting productivity thresholds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed