Certified Trainer

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Business Title: Certified Trainer

Location: Tar Heel , NC Distribution Center

Reports to: Training Supervisor

Position Summary:

As a Trainer , you will train employees on the safe u se of material handling equipment and teach fellow employees the accurate execution of distribution center processes and procedures. When opportunities to train are not available, the certified trainer will perform materia l handler duties as directed by the operations team.

Key Accountabilities :

Trains employees on job sp ecific and general distribution center processes and procedures

Trains employees on the safe operation of facility material handling equipment

Ensure s that employees are trained in an accurate, consistent manner

Set s a positive safety example in the distribution center

Utilizes RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation

Builds stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment

Ensure s item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage

Understand s pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product

Read s and understand s product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages

Consistently meet s established company production and service level standards

Utilize s good housekeeping processes

Utilizes effective food safety measures

Utilize s warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste

Inform s supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description

Wrap s the pallet by circling load with rol l of plastic wrap until secure

Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts

Other d uties as assigned

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:

High school diploma or general equivalency degree required

Previous experience in a traini ng role preferred

Certification on all facility material handling equipment and processes preferred

Capable of communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift

Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions

Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE)

Physical Demands: You will be constantly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. You will regularly be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 60 lbs.

Disclaim er

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those princip le job elements essential for making decisions related to j ob performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.



Relocation Package Available

No



EEO Information

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