Operations Trainer - Loves Park, IL

WOW Logistics Company; Loves Park (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Trainer at the Loves Park Distribution Center. This full-time role involves training new hires in safety and material handling, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and supporting warehouse operations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and performance incentives.

Benefits

Incentive pay based on role

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Responsible for training warehouse staff and ensuring compliance with safety expectations.
• Focus on new hire training and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Training on safety topics and material handling equipment.
• Documenting training records and assisting with safety audits.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Coaching and Development

Detailed Oriented

Environment Capability

Foresight

Honest/Integrity

Interpersonal

Organized

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Loves Park Distribution Center - Loves Park, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Description

Who We Are

Joining the WOW Logistics team means becoming part of a culture that inspires employees to reach their full potential and rewards exceptional performance based on merit. These are among the values contained in the Little Orange Book, the foundation of our culture. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, new and existing employees have a tremendous opportunity to grow alongside the company as it scales.

Shift(s):

Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm

Pay:

$26.00/hour + Performance incentive programs let you take control of your earning potential!

How Your Role Fits In

As a Trainer at our Loves Park Distribution Center, you are more than just a trainer – you’re an MVP of our team!

As the Operations Trainer you will be responsible for the training of warehouse staff primarily at the Loves Park distribution center, as well as other DCs on an as needed basis. This position will focus on new hire training, training on all material handling equipment and attachments. The Trainer will ensure employees are trained to comply with all Company safety expectations and policies. When training is not needed, this position will support normal warehouse worker duties.

WOW Logistics is a drug Free Workplace, and the Trainer position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

What you’ll do:

• Training of all required safety topics (PPE, LOTO, Fire Prevention, Hazard Communication, etc.)
• 40 hours of MHE training for new employees, including classroom and hands-on instruction.
• The trainer will also be responsible for process related training on warehouse tasks.
• Document training records via the WOW Intranet and SharePoint.
• Assist DCM with BBS Observations as well as Safety and Training audits.
• Show a positive attitude and genuine interest in developing and mentoring new employees and ensuring their success
• Post-accident follow-up additional MHE training as needed
• Annual MHE Evaluations
• 3-year MHE Re-certifications

What it takes to succeed:

• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Coaching and Development: Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Detailed Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Environment Capability: Ability to work multiple hours in our 38-degree cooler warehouse environment
• Foresight: Ability to plan several tasks ahead while completing current task.
• Honest/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Our Commitment to You

At WOW Logistics, fostering a supportive work environment is an integral part of our shared pursuit of excellence. We demonstrate our commitment through an array of benefits, including incentive pay based on role, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and more. Learn about our competitive benefits package on our website. (https://wowlogistics.com/about-us/careers/employee-benefits/)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WOW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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