Warehouse Department Trainer-Overnight Machine Operations

NFM; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Competitive pay raises

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Staff discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) is seeking a Warehouse Department Trainer to train new staff in safe, efficient handling of products and to lead safety and service training across the department.

The role focuses on planning and delivering training, ensuring compliance with company standards, and coordinating with teams to keep schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Train staff in safety, service and production methods.
• Deliver training programs and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Assist with safety training classes and other required sessions.

Responsibilities

• Train new staff in safe, effective handling of products per department methods.
• Plan and deliver training programs; monitor compliance with policies and standards.
• Attend OSHA-required safety classes and other mandated training.
• Assist with workload priorities to meet timelines.

Skills

Training delivery

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.

Pay Range: $19.47 - $23.65 hourly (+$4 Overnight Differential)

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

As NFM’s Warehouse Department Trainer, you will train new staff in the safe, effective and efficient handling of products following all applicable department methods. Training will consist of all methods for Safety, Service and Production within the department as well as other training as assigned.

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Monitor Identify, report, and take positive steps to correct any safety/security deficiency affecting NFM staff
• Manage Deliver training programs for employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Plan Attend OSHA required safety classes and specific training as mandated by NFM (e.g. quality related classes, Service Plus, Back Education, etc.)
• Assist Familiar with workload priorities, ensure timelines are met

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• Must meet minimum age requirement of 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1-year labor or warehouse experience
• NFM Warehouse experience preferred for internal candidates
• Lift test requirement: ability to lift, push, pull required weights per established requirements for the department
• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

Benefits: What’s in It for You?

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer