Warehouse Trainer

NEMERA; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Trainer in Vernon Hills to onboard and develop new employees, including temporary hires, through classroom and on-the-floor training. You will enforce GMP and safety standards, supervise training checklists, and mentor staff across the warehouse and production interfaces.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, effective communication, and collaboration with the Warehouse Supervisor and HR to ensure workforce readiness and performance on the night

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an effective operator in warehouse environments.
• Completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and GMP.
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new employees and temporary workers and orients them to the work area and safety requirements.
• Manages Training Checklists and coordinates Training Buddies with the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Demonstrates safe operation of warehouse equipment and adherence to policies.
• Instructs on warehouse documentation such as lot control sheets and work orders.
• Provides GMP training covering traceability, identification, batch name, preparation, and line clearance.
• Mentors staff and facilitates communication between floor staff and warehouse management.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Training & coaching

Safety procedures

Quality documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

NIGHT SHIFT POSITION!

Position Purpose: The Warehouse Trainer supports the onboarding and development of new employees, including temporary and direct hires, by providing training in designated subject areas and job-related skills. Acting as both a classroom instructor and on-the-job trainer, the Tutor transfers knowledge, reinforces best practices, and helps employees develop the competencies needed to perform their roles effectively and safely on the warehouse floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Welcomes new employees and temporary workers and introduces them to their work position, colleagues, and work environment (e.g., warehouse floor areas, production, Quality team, suppliers, etc.), while emphasizing the regulatory, quality, and safety requirements associated with working in the medical device industry and the importance of complying with established procedures and standards.
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Warehouse Supervisor to assign Training Buddies. Utilizing the Training Checklist, first demonstrates how to successfully complete tasks to be performed during the shift, according to training checklist
• Shows and explains how to inspect and operate warehouse equipment safely with adherence to company policy.
• Introduces the documentation to be used in the warehouse processes (e.g., lot control sheets, work order packets, and material verification)
• Provide training on Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., traceability, identification, batch name, preparation, and line clearance, …)
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at work areas (e.g., risks of pinching, cut, etc.) and standard response to safety concerns or incidents
• Assesses the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides regular feedback and/or additional training, and monitors them over time
• Serves as a mentor to employees as well as a liaison between floor staff and the warehouse management team across all facilities
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships with new hires, peers, and leaders
• Shares best practices and challenges identified during tutoring with other Tutors, Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Manager, and Human Resources
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of experience as an effective operator in warehouse environments
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments
• Complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation applicable to warehouse
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

• Stand and walk 90% of shifts and from machines, buildings and/or clean rooms
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a cleanroom manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

POSITION RANGE

$24.00 - 30.00 USD Hourly (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.