2nd shift Warehouse Trainer (Bilingual Preferred)

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Trainer at C&S Wholesale Grocers will lead the Training Experience for new hire Selectors and other non-exempt staff, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity while building strong partnerships with operations leadership.

You will coach, retrain, and certify associates, monitor performance, and drive engagement to help learners meet weekly goals and attain proficiency in all job duties across multiple warehouses and shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma - General Studies.
• Coaching, communication, and leadership abilities are essential.
• Experience in warehouse training or related role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains new non-exempt employees in safe equipment operation, selection practices, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Trains and certifies employees on power equipment while emphasizing safety.
• Coaches new hires in efficiency and monitors weekly performance standards.
• Evaluates performance and provides feedback addressing training needs.
• Shares observations with Training Leadership and makes recommendations on probation and discipline.
• Identifies training needs and recommends program improvements.
• Motivates employees and links duties to business objectives.
• Monitors multiple trainees (up to 10) across weeks of training.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Drive For Results

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Safety Focused

Detail oriented

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Tools

Warehouse operation systems

Job description

Position Overview

As a warehouse Trainer, you will be responsible for implementing a Training Experience that drives employee engagement and retention for new hire Selectors, and other non-exempt warehouse employees. You will work to build and sustain trusted relationships with business partners and Trainees, ensuring their success in achieving weekly performance goals and proficiency in all job duties. You will also be responsible for the retraining and recertification of associates as needed. In this role, you will operate as an extension of the operations leadership team and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the success of the learner. You will be responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of all new hire Selectors. This role requires the ability to drive results and maintain a safety focus, through excellent communication and coaching abilities while demonstrating the C&S Values.

Job Description

You will contribute by: (This section includes the 6-8 primary duties and responsibilities. Typically they are listed in order of importance, and constitute at least 10% of an associate’s time.)

• Trains new non-exempt employees in safe equipment operation, selection practices, productivity, quality and efficiency as outlined in the C&S Training Experience. (25%)
• Trains and certifies employees on power equipment while emphasizing company safety standards. (20%)
• Coaches new hires in efficiency and monitors weekly performance standards. (20%)
• Evaluates performance and provides feedback that addresses training needs and promotes development. (20%)
• Shares observations and feedback with Training Leadership concerning new hire progress and development. Make recommendations on completion or extension of probationary period and issuance of discipline as appropriate. (5%)
• Identifies training needs and makes recommendations on program effectiveness. (5%)
• Motivates employees toward a higher level of performance and links job responsibilities to current business objectives. (5%)

Your work environment may include:

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Documented success in current role
• Previous warehouse selection and training experience required
• Achieves, or exceeds, set performance, attendance, safety, quality and efficiency goals
• Positive attitude
• Bilingual a plus
• Excellent communicator.
• Clearly conveys and seeks information in a manner that is engaging
• Successful working under pressure while maintaining company standards for safety and quality
• Proven leadership and motivational ability.
• Models company values as part of all interactions
• Computer experience; able to use current warehouse operation systems to track and monitor performance of hourly employee while in training
• Able to monitor multiple employees (up to 10) at one time in various weeks of training
• Physical abilities: Safely and efficiently lift up to 60lbs while walking/standing and engaging with new hires
• Detail oriented a must.
• Ability to monitor multiple hourly trainees at various levels of training
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures

We’re searching for candidates with:

• 0-2 : Warehouse selection experience.
• Experience working in a production environment as a selector, loader, lift operator, and/or other warehouses positions.
• Previous experience training in a warehouse.
• Positive attitude.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Successful working under pressure.
• Proven leadership and motivational ability.
• Safety and Quality oriented.
• Detail oriented a must.
• Every person matters.
• We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

• Coaching
• Communication
• Drive For Results
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• High School Diploma - General Studies
• Leadership
• Safety Focused Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)

About Our Company

Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC About Our Company Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast.

We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.