Warehouse Trainer & Safety Coach

FedEx Group; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Bereavement

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a Trainer to onboard, mentor, and train new hires on safety procedures, warehouse workflows, and powered equipment operation such as forklifts.

You will review and update training materials, observe trainee performance, provide real‑time coaching, and drive continuous improvement in training consistency and workforce readiness. This is a Monday–Friday 2nd shift with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience training and/or mentoring employees in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate processes and explain expectations to new employees.
• Strong communication skills with a patient, supportive coaching style.
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistent, repeatable training.
• Basic computer skills for training documentation and tracking.
• Customer service driven.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective initial training and cross training for employees, vendors and agency employees if applicable
• Maintain accurate training records and update training materials as necessary to reflect current best practices
• Observe trainee performance and provide real‑time coaching and constructive feedback
• Identify skill gaps and elevate Training or performance concerns to Leadership
• Support retraining, refresher training, and cross‑training as needed due to process or quality changes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to training consistency and workforce readiness
• Act as a mentor to new employees, fostering a positive, safety-conscious work culture.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Training

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a Trainer to onboard, mentor, and train new hires on safety procedures, warehouse workflows, and powered equipment operation such as forklifts.

You will review and update training materials, observe trainee performance, provide real‑time coaching, and drive continuous improvement in training consistency and workforce readiness. This is a Monday–Friday 2nd shift with non-exempt status.