Operations Trainer- 1st Shift

KeHE Distributors; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Romeoville, IL seeks a Training Lead for operations to train new hires across all shifts and temperature zones, acting as an extension of management to ensure readiness and adherence to our culture. This role requires leadership, safety know‑how, and the ability to influence outcomes.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and KeHE Train the Trainer courses are expected. Some computer experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete KeHE Train the Trainer courses and ongoing training.
• Some computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train all new hires within operations across all shifts and temperature zones.
• Work as an extension of management to ensure new employees meet performance milestones and align with KeHE culture.
• Provide input and support to zone supervisor on employee training progress and milestones.
• Promote safety culture and maintain housekeeping, attendance, and positive work environment.

Skills

Computer experience

Training

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KeHE Train the Trainer courses

Job description

• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Benefits after 30 days
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $27.00/Hr. - $27.00/Hr.
• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Benefits after 30 days
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

This person is responsible to train all new hires within operations including all shifts and all temperature zones. Will also be responsible to train transfers and retrain associates not meeting their standards. Will operate as an extension of our management team and their core focus is to ensure new associates successfully meet the progressive performance schedule while aligning new employees with our KeHE culture.

This role requires a leader with safety know-how, warehouse acumen, and the ability to positively influence outcomes that drive results within the assigned department. He or she will work closely with the zone supervisor(s) and the operations team and provide support related to employee training

Essential Functions

• Work with zone supervisor to ensure new hires are provided with the same quality onboarding experience
• Follow new hire trainer communication “script” and procedures
• Foster a “safety culture” by engaging personnel at all levels and drive the success of safety initiatives
• Promote a “clean as you work” mindset to maintain facility housekeeping efficiency
• Promote the importance of “attendance” to maintain zone productivity efficiency
• Promote the importance of “attitude” to maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Train new associates following our Training Curriculum (SOP) by zone
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring completion of all training related tasks following the performance progression schedule through the completion of the training documents
• Communicate all progress, risk or concerns to zone supervisor(s)
• Complete SOP checklist with employee including performance progression schedule. Retrain employee as need to assist employee to achieve milestones.
• Provide input to the employees 30/60/90 day review
• Cross-train employee(s) in other areas as needed
• May conduct other zone training as needed
• While not conducting these duties, employee will assist the warehouse operations with other responsibilities

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete KeHE Train the Trainer courses and ongoing training.
• Some computer experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work in multiple temperature zones.
• May require travel to other DC’s.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Qualifications/Additional Skills/Aptitude

• Contribute and support to the overall goals of the Operations Department.
• Takes initiative and works well independently.
• Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. 6. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.