Operations Trainer & Onboarding Leader

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay for company designated

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Training Lead to onboard and develop associates across all temperature zones, aligning with our safety culture and operational standards.

You will partner with zone supervisors, train new hires and transfers, and ensure adherence to KeHE's training curriculum while supporting the warehouse team with other responsibilities. This is a full-time on-site role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train all new hires within operations including all shifts and all temperature zones.
• Train transfers and retrain associates not meeting standards.
• Operate as an extension of management and align new employees with KeHE culture.
• Lead safety-focused onboarding and support safety initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and training docs; monitor progress and retraining as needed.
• Cross-train workers in other zones and assist operations as needed.

Skills

Train the Trainer

Computer experience

Flexible schedule

Travel to DCs

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Training Lead to onboard and develop associates across all temperature zones, aligning with our safety culture and operational standards.

You will partner with zone supervisors, train new hires and transfers, and ensure adherence to KeHE's training curriculum while supporting the warehouse team with other responsibilities. This is a full-time on-site role in a dynamic environment.