Warehouse Trainer Full Time 1st Shift

Staples; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus: $2,000

PTO & holidays (112 hours)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Staples in La Vergne, TN seeks a Warehouse Trainer to deliver on‑the‑job and classroom training for new and existing associates. You will update training materials, collaborate with leadership, and help improve processes across safety, quality, and efficiency metrics.

You will work with operations to translate training into measurable improvements, ensure compliance with SOPs, and support a culture of safety and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Pass a drug screen where legally permissible
• Full-time role with overtime based on business needs
• Ability to work at heights of 60 feet or more
• Lift/push/pull boxes weighing 70–100 pounds by hand
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Deliver on‑the‑job, classroom, and equipment training to new and existing associates
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure training programs meet business needs
• Update training materials reflecting SOP and policy changes
• Track training effectiveness and translate to quality and other metrics
• Address operational concerns and propose training-based solutions
• Promote safety practices and a culture of safety in the warehouse

Skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

WMS literacy

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Forklift training

Shift flexibility

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

WMS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

$2000 Retention Bonus; $1000 paid at 90 days and $1000 paid at 180 days.

8:00am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers' needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers' needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the‑art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

As a Warehouse Trainer, you will administer on‑the‑job, classroom, material handling equipment, and safety training to new and existing associates. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure training programs meet the business needs. You will assist within department functions as needed, based on volume, in addition to training.

In this role, you will update training materials to reflect changes in Standard Operating Procedures and policies and determine training effectiveness. In addition, you will collaborate on new ideas to improve training and meet business needs.

You will need to be driven by results and able to track success of how training translates to quality and other metrics. You will work closely with operational leadership to address operational concerns/ questions regarding training and investigate root cause to training issues and recommend solutions.

Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate analytical thinking including mathematic skills and the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work on a computer using Windows including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and ability to learn/understand WMS systems.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• Ability and a willingness to perform basic housekeeping in assigned areas of warehouse.
• Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to be trained and MHE certified to operate power material handling equipment, i.e. Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, etc.
• Ability to be flexible to train on various shifts depending on the needs of the new hires being trained.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)

Qualifications:

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally
• As a Full‑Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
• An ability to work at heights of 60 feet or more
• An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand
• Must be at least 18 years old.

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related experience in a warehouse environment; including training experience
• Previous exposure or knowledge Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate‑led Business Resource Groups
• Benefits: Some Full‑Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.