Training Specialist, Distribution Center

Warehouse Team Member

Responsible for training new team members and retraining existing team members. Also perform shipping and receiving duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive to workstation on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work all scheduled shifts.
• Comply with all applicable state health and safety codes.
• Maintain clean and sanitary operating environment.
• Abiding by all safety regulations set forth by OSHA and WFM.
• Train new team members and agency support – predominantly order selectors.
• Setup and train new hires on voice selection system and equipment.
• Train new hires on use of powered ride-on pallet jacks.
• Track performance and provide feedback with leadership through WFM's training and onboarding program.
• Perform other shipping and receiving functions as assigned by the team leader or associate team leader including selection, loading, receiving, putaways and letdowns.
• Identify any pallets that need to be restacked then lower and restack them.
• Responsible for pre-shift warm up, pre-shift equipment checks, and trainer documentation.
• Clean warehouse as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork.
• Demonstrated responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks.
• Experience with voice systems a plus.
• Team-player with positive attitude.
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, and thorough product knowledge.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy, to team leader for correction and report all accidents/injuries to team leader or facility leadership immediately.
• Operate dock plates, dock locks and warehouse loading bay doors.
• Use computerized warehouse management system via Wi-Fi handheld units, tablets and/or PCs.
• Safely operate and or maintain powered material handling equipment including: pallet jack, forklift, dock plates and safety equipment in accordance with OSHA and Whole Foods regulations to move product.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to fellow team members.
• Ability to comply with all WFM policies and procedures.
• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, and thorough product knowledge.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks where there is a direct job responsibility.
• High attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork.
• Proper use of which may include but not limited to, safety knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks and all other equipment used within the distribution center.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the store, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position.
• Outstanding communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to operate all necessary equipment.
• Strict compliance with all WFM policies and procedures.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies, procedures, core values, business philosophy, and quality goals.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork.
• Proper use of knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six wheel carts, baler and all other equipment used during preparation and clean up within department.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the distribution center, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Desired Work Experiences:

• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience…