Distribution Warehouse Trainer

Company: Johnstone Supply LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a Distribution Center Trainer to join our team at our Portland distribution center in Portland, Oregon. We're a national company but operate like a family business - you're not just a number at Johnstone, you're an important part of our team!We offer Regular Full-time status Distribution Center Trainers a starting wage of $22.50 per hour plus eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses, and benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, 3 weeks of PTO within the first year, and a safety shoe allowance. We're proud to offer 1st and 2nd shift, Monday - Friday schedules. Some weekend overtime when we're busy, but that's an opportunity to earn more money! Johnstone Supply is invested in the growth and development of our people and we're hiring individuals who are also interested in growth. We provide training and advancement opportunities to those who have the desire and capability to take their performance up to the next level. Many of our warehouse team-members have been promoted to higher levels of responsibility and compensation. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.Position responsibilities:Coordinates and provides training to employees in compliance with Standard Operation Procedures company and department policies and processes.Ensures new employees complete company onboarding training, including job-specific training and Standard Safety Operation Procedures and Hazmat certification.Coordinates cross-training and performance improvement training activities for all employees.Ensures training and safety documentation is up-to-date and accessible to all stakeholders, and maintains records of the trainings provided to Distribution Center employees.Provides input to Distribution Center and Human Resources teams to improve processes throughout the facility that could positively impact productivity, accuracy and safety.Recommends appropriate modifications to the Training Solutions Specialist to increase training program effectiveness.Serves as a role model in promoting continuous improvement practices throughout the Distribution Center by educating employees in these practices and modeling their application.Position requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a training function is preferred, but not required for this role.Knowledge of Distribution Center operational processes, including shipping, receiving, and inventory control.Computer application skills: Ability to use the Internet, e-mail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio.Knowledge of essential safety processes and procedures for all positions in a distribution environment.Knowledge of process improvement principles and methodologies.Ability to develop and use systems for organizing and maintaining information.Skill in starting and persisting with specific courses of action while exhibiting a high motivation and sense of urgency.Strong commitment to the implementation of quality processes throughout the organization.Ability to identify and recommend enhancements to improve processes, quality and resource utilization.Skill in providing accurate information, both positive and negative, to stakeholders.Ability to present orally information to individuals and small groups.Skill in listening to other to identify issues, needs, or concerns.Skill in providing constructive feedback and criticism to reinforce or redirect behavior.Skill in influencing and leading others in a particular direction to achieve business goals.Johnstone Supply is interested in hiring great candidates that exhibit work behaviors & values conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:Customer Focused: Taking the perspective of who we serve into everything we do, anticipating their needs, and responding quickly.Own It: Focus on the goal and show initiative, with a sense of urgency and pride in doing things right the first time.One Team: We win together, with everyone playing their role and leveraging the strengths of the team.Innovate: Embracing and creating positive change to continuously improve and developing competitive, valuable solutions.Engage: Seek out and share information to make sure everyone is fully informed and aware of what they need to know to succeed.Johnstone offers Regular Full-time status employees a competitive wage and benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, PTO after 90 days, and a safety shoe allowance. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information.EOE

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