Warehouse Facility Trainer

WESCO; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Trainer - Facility Operations to standardize processes and ensure comprehensive training for all operations staff. You will drive safety, audit readiness, and SOP adherence while reporting to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating on-the-job training, conducting sessions, certifying personnel, and partnering with quality to document warehouse processes. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates' degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 4 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years operational or administrative experience
• 1 year experience in a training role
• 1–2 years delivering training material and communications
• 1 year working with Standard Operating Procedures
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to drive a proactive safety culture; exhibits model safety behaviors
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Responsibilities

• Coordinates on-the-job operational training for new and existing employees.
• Administers and monitors operations-specific training events; trainings one-on-one or with multiple employees.
• Utilizes SOPs; ensures all employees are certified and recertified.
• Assists with identifying bottlenecks in processes and works with management to resolve issues.
• Reviews key metrics to ensure employees complete assigned tasks.
• Provides recommendations on performance management actions to leadership.
• Establishes and monitors performance standards for warehouse functions; reports data to leadership.
• Collaborates with employees and management during training activities.
• Assists with audit compliance and Gemba walks.
• Responsible for safety inspections and OSHA/Wesco documentation.
• Works with Quality department on developing warehouse processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training delivery

Safety compliance

SOP knowledge

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates' degree in Business or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

As the Trainer - Facility Operations, you will be responsible for establishing structured accountability through the standardization of processes, ensuring consistent and comprehensive training for all operations associates. You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with audits, safety standards and company policies while contributing to the development of processes and procedures. You will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates on-the-job operational training for new and existing employees
• Administers and monitors operations-specific training events; will conduct trainings one on one or with multiple employees at one time
• Utilizes, understands and is proficient with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); ensures all employees are certified and recertified; ensures procedures are observed, implemented, and enforced
• Assists with identifying potential bottlenecks in processes and works with management team to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Reviews key metrics and objectives to ensure employees are completing assigned operational tasks
• Provides recommendations on performance management actions to leadership
• Establishes and monitors performance standards (e.g., Quality and Accuracy) for warehouse functions, including pick, pack, and ship; provides key data to leadership on employees regarding these areas
• Collaborates with employees and management when performing training activities
• Assists with audit compliance, as well as Gemba (lean management process observation) walks
• Responsible for conducting safety inspections and maintaining documentation in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wesco requirements
• Works with Wesco's Quality department in developing and documenting warehouse processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• Associates' Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) - Business or related field preferred
• 4 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years operational or administrative experience
• 1 year experience in a training role.
• 1 years required, 2 years preferred delivering training material and communications, formally or informally.
• 1 year working with Standard Operating Procedures
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to drive a proactive safety culture; exhibits model safety behaviors
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Working Environment:

Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

Physical Expectations:

• Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
• Work may require excessive bending or stooping.
• Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.
• Employee required to climb ladders.
• Employee required to use hand tools.
• Employee uses heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.).

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.