Distribution Center Trainer
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Energy/Power Generation
Occupational Health & Safety
Job Posting:
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
Job Posting:
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
Ferguson is currently seeking a Trainer to join our Front Royal Distribution Center team! This position will coordinate the onboarding and training processes for new hires and cross-training associates within all aspects of the distribution center. If you have experience training or mentoring in a distribution center or warehouse environment, this is the position for you!
Responsibilities:
- Leads initial orientation and discusses overall training schedule
- Conduct and facilitate on the job training programs for Ferguson DC associates
- Trains associates on safety requirements within the warehouse
- Completes one-on-one training of job specific warehouse operations and WMS processes
- Audits work for adherence to training standards and SOPs
- Meets regularly with Operations Manager and department leaders to provide suggestions for improvement
- Ensures accurate tracking of training status for each associate
- Audits training processes for each department to ensure consistency to SOPs
- Lead all Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training in the warehouse, including initial certification, recertification and accident retraining's.
- Provide recurrent training for all certification and required safety training programs
- Provide guidance and mentorship to associates
- 2 + years of Training / Trainer experience in a warehouse or distribution environment is preferred
- Experience in operation of and training on Powered Industrial Equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and successful implementation of general safety programs
- Experience working with Ferguson or similar supply chain operations
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate training across multiple shifts
- Prioritize, multitask and manage priorities through effective organization, delegation, and time leadership skills
- Demonstrates effective listening skills through full understanding & execution
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and our learning management system: (ELM) Enterprise Learning Management
- Training content development or instructional design is preferred
- Demonstrated experience building dynamic PowerPoint presentations
- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups and communicate seamlessly with audiences across all levels
- Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality
- Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
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