Grocery Trainer- 1st Shift

About the role

The position is responsible training new associates, focusing on technical training, safety and evaluating their progress. This role supports orientation and onboarding tasks while providing ongoing coaching for and feedback to ensure associates are equipped to succeed in a fast-paced distribution center environment. Assist in follow-up training and retraining of associates where needed. Key partner in the onboarding of new associates and assisting existing staff in skills development in areas of proper lifting techniques, safety, equipment operation and process changes. Partners with Operations team, Industrial Engineer, and Human Resources to ensure metrics, documentation, tools, and systems are current and following company standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one training to associates following the onboarding guidelines and checklists.
• Emphasize safety protocols and best practices, including proper use of equipment, safe work habits and emergency procedures.
• Support safety training and always reinforce the importance of safety.
• Assess progress of associates through observations, practical experience, and on-the-job performance.
• Provide constructive feedback and additional support to associates who may require further assistance.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to associates to help them meet performance and safety standards.
• Identify areas of improvement and create action plans for individuals as needed.
• Assess and certify associates on equipment and selection techniques.
• Instruct associates on how to select and palletize grocery, produce, meat, frozen food, and dairy orders for shipment to retail stores accurately.
• Teach associates how to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist Safety Specialist in implementation of monthly tips and recertify associates after incidents on equipment.
• Monitor aisles and provide feedback/coaching to all associates on techniques.
• Collaborate with supervision to identify training needs and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide support to production as needed or when training schedules decrease.
• Role models following all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent
• Experience in selection and/or lift techniques.
• Experience in ADUSA distribution environment.

Skills

• Ability to operate a pal