Warehouse Trainer Full Time 1st Shift

Staples • Montgomery, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Trainer administers on-the-job, classroom, material handling equipment, and safety training for new and existing associates. The role collaborates with leadership to ensure training programs meet business needs, assists with department functions as needed based on volume, updates training materials when Standard Operating Procedures or policies change, and evaluates training effectiveness. The trainer collaborates on ideas to improve training, tracks how training affects quality and other metrics, and works with operational leadership to address training-related concerns, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions. The role also promotes safe work practices and the company’s safety culture. The schedule is 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to train on other shifts depending on new-hire needs. Additional hours and overtime may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime is required based on business need.
• Ability to work at heights of 60 feet or more.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull boxes or merchandise weighing 70 to 100 pounds by hand.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically, use math skills, and solve problems.
• Ability to use a Windows computer, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and to learn and understand warehouse management 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 quickly adopt safety procedures and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to be trained and certified to operate powered material handling equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Flexibility 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.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related experience in a warehouse environment, 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 track how training affects quality and other metrics.
• Collaborate on ideas to improve training and meet business needs.
• Work with operational leadership to address training-related concerns, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Promote safe work practices and support the company’s safety culture.
• Perform basic housekeeping in assigned warehouse areas.

Benefits

• Pay-for-performance opportunity to earn additional compensation when productivity thresholds are met.
• Competitive pay of $21.70–$26.15 per hour, based on experience.
• 112 hours of PTO and a holiday schedule with seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Online and retail discounts.
• Company match 401(k).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups and an inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

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