Shipping Trainer - First Shift (Hands-On Coach)

Books A Million; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wholesale Book Company is seeking a Shipping Trainer to lead and coach shipping associates in Florence, AL. This full-time role reports to the Shipping Manager and ensures on-time, accurate loading of product to trailers while enforcing safety standards.

You will train staff on daily tasks, verify shipments against manifests, operate the shrink wrap machine, and support continuous improvement in warehouse efficiency. High school diploma required; warehouse experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse/shipping operations preferred.
• Familiarity with radio-frequency scanners is preferred.
• Ability to make on-the-spot decisions based on training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Trains shipping associates on how to perform duties.
• Train daily job functions per guidelines and materials.
• Verify shipments against manifests before loading.
• Load product skids on trailers and operate shrink wrap machine.
• Follow safety rules and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Shipping clerk experience

RF scanner

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

American Wholesale Book Company is seeking a Shipping Trainer to lead and coach shipping associates in Florence, AL. This full-time role reports to the Shipping Manager and ensures on-time, accurate loading of product to trailers while enforcing safety standards.

You will train staff on daily tasks, verify shipments against manifests, operate the shrink wrap machine, and support continuous improvement in warehouse efficiency. High school diploma required; warehouse experience preferred.