Distribution Center Trainer - Weekend Shift

Who We Are

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands:
Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

The Trainer is responsible for leading training and development activities across the Distribution Center. This role ensures associates are properly trained in operational processes, safety requirements, standard methods, and performance expectations. The Trainer also supports Process Control initiatives by monitoring method adherence, identifying training gaps, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Human Resources to drive performance and continuous improvement.

• Maintain training records and the DC training database.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire, cross-training, refresher, safety, and procedural training.
• Maintain training curves, cross-training matrices, and associate feedback records.
• Ensure associates understand standard methods, safety practices, and performance expectations.

• Monitor and reinforce adherence to standard work methods.
• Identify and address performance gaps through observation, coaching, and feedback.
• Partner with leadership to support associate development and operational performance.

• Support Engineering projects involving new materials, equipment, and process improvements.
• Assist in documenting, testing, and implementing new methods and standard work practices.

• Incorporate safety standards into all training programs.
• Participate in process audits and safety initiatives.

• Crosstrain in key operational functions and provide floor support as needed.
• Assist with operational initiatives that support business objectives.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, safety, and standard work.

• Experience in warehouse or distribution center operations preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Leadership.
• Comfortable working on the floor and analyzing operational data.
• Ideal Candidate Process-oriented and improvement-focused. Adaptable, analytical, and eager to learn. Passionate about developing others. Reliable, proactive, and collaborative.
• Experience/Education Minimum 1-year related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future.

We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel.

• Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on our apparel

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.

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