DC Trainer Shift 2

At Home Group Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

25% store discount

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time

Job summary

At Home Group Inc. in Carlisle, United States is seeking a Distribution Center Trainer responsible for training team members in unloading, sorting, and loading processes. You will ensure adherence to safety standards while actively working within the distribution center.

This position requires strong communication and coaching skills, along with over a year of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive packages for part-time and full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead by example and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SOPs and safety standards.
• Proficiency in English – must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective on-the-job training for new hires and existing team members.
• Support daily operational flow across all functional areas of the distribution center.
• Conduct behavioral observation walks and safety walks.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Organizational skills

Education

1+ years of warehousing or training experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Center Trainer is responsible for providing training to team members to safely and efficiently unload, sort, and load cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Deliver effective on-the-job training: lead hands‑on training for both new hires and existing team members, ensuring thorough understanding of processes, safety protocols, and performance expectations. Tailor training approaches to individual learning styles and operational needs.
• Support daily operational flow: actively work cartons and pallets across all functional areas of the distribution center, demonstrating best practices and setting a high standard for productivity, safety, and accuracy.
• Execute core warehouse functions: receiving, sorting, and loading.
• Receiving: efficiently unload inbound pallets and/or cartons, verifying shipment accuracy.
• Sorting: organize and palletize cartons according to destination or workflow needs.
• Loading: load pallets securely onto outbound trailers, following proper safety and documentation procedures.
• Provide direction and support: execute tasks based on priorities set by leads or managers, reinforce operational directives, and serve as a trusted extension of leadership within the workflow.
• Coach for performance and development: conduct informal and formal performance evaluations, deliver actionable feedback and ongoing coaching to drive improvements in associate productivity, quality, and safety behavior.
• Administrative tasks as needed: printing and organizing learning materials, tracking training sign‑offs.
• Conduct behavioral observation walks and safety walks.
• Champion a proactive safety culture: promote and model a safety‑first mindset, ensure completion of behavioral observation surveys, identify and immediately address unsafe conditions, and reinforce all safety standards during training and daily operations.
• Drive change and continuous improvement: act as a catalyst for positive change by identifying process inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and fostering a culture of learning, adaptability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with operations and human resources to identify critical skill gaps and create training plans.
• Automation training & adoption support: train and coach team members on safe and effective interaction with automated material handling systems, including driverless forklifts (AGVs/AMRs) and automated offloading equipment. Reinforce proper procedures, troubleshoot basic issues, and promote adherence to safety and operational standards to ensure successful adoption and consistent performance within an automated environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehousing or training experience.
• Ability to learn and train on various tasks required in a DC environment.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or team leadership strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SOPs and safety standards.
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English – must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible and solutions‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds required.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. individually.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Benefits

Part‑time and full‑time positions offer competitive benefits.

Part‑time

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 25% store discount (seasonal TMs included).

Full‑time – all prior benefits plus

• Medical insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.

Accommodations

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

When you’re a part of At Home, you have the full support of a diverse, close‑knit team. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture – we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.

Job Description Note

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities. Employment remains at‑will and nothing in this job description changes the at‑will employment relationship.