Warehouse Training Lead - GMP & Safety Mentor

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

Job summary

Nemera in Vernon Hills is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to onboard and develop new employees, including temporary hires, with focus on regulatory, quality, and safety requirements for medical device manufacturing.

You will lead classroom and on-the-job training, demonstrate tasks, verify competence with Training Checklists, mentor floor staff, and collaborate with Warehouse Supervisors and HR to promote safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new employees and temporary workers and introduces them to their work position, colleagues, and work environment while emphasizing regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Warehouse Supervisor to assign Training Buddies.
• 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).
• Assesses the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides feedback and/or additional training.
• Serves as a mentor to employees and liaison between floor staff and warehouse management across 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

Skills

Warehouse operations

Safety procedures

GMP knowledge

Training & mentoring

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Training Checklists

Documentation systems

Job description

Nemera in Vernon Hills is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to onboard and develop new employees, including temporary hires, with focus on regulatory, quality, and safety requirements for medical device manufacturing.

You will lead classroom and on-the-job training, demonstrate tasks, verify competence with Training Checklists, mentor floor staff, and collaborate with Warehouse Supervisors and HR to promote safe, efficient operations.