Operations Trainer

*Job Title: Operations Trainer**Shift: 1st Shift **Schedule: Monday-Friday**Hours: 9AM Start**Primary Responsibilities:*This person is responsible to train all new hires within operations including all shifts and all temperature zones. Will also be responsible to train transfers and retrain associates not meeting their standards. Will operate as an extension of our management team and their core focus is to ensure new associates successfully meet the progressive performance schedule while aligning new employees with our KeHE culture.This role requires a leader with safety know-how, warehouse acumen, and the ability to positively influence outcomes that drive results within the assigned department. He or she will work closely with the zone supervisor(s) and the operations team and provide support related to employee training.Primarily responsible for conducting new hire orientation, PIT certifications, safety training, on-the-floor training, conducting observations, coaching and giving feedback. This person must have prior experience training in a warehouse environment. Great to have some safety experience, with understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirements.*Essential Functions:** Work with zone supervisor to ensure new hires are provided with the same quality onboarding experience* Follow new hire trainer communication “script” and procedures* Foster a “safety culture” by engaging personnel at all levels and drive the success of safety initiatives* Promote a “clean as you work” mindset to maintain facility housekeeping efficiency* Promote the importance of “attendance” to maintain zone productivity efficiency* Promote the importance of “attitude” to maintain a safe and positive work environment* Train new associates following our Training Curriculum (SOP) by zone* Responsible for maintaining and monitoring completion of all training related tasks following the performance progression schedule through the completion of the training documents* Communicate all progress, risk or concerns to zone supervisor(s)* Complete SOP checklist with employee including performance progression schedule. Retrain employee as need to assist employee to achieve milestones.* Provide input to the employees 30/60/90 day review* Cross-train employee(s) in other areas as needed* May conduct other zone training as needed* While not conducting these duties, employee will assist the warehouse operations with other responsibilities*Requirements & Experiences** Must have a High School Diploma or GED.* Complete KeHE Train the Trainer courses and ongoing training.* Some computer experience preferred.* Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work in multiple temperature zones.* May require travel to other DC’s.* Ability to read and write in English.Job Type: Full-timePay: $32.34 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insurancePeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience:* PIT : 3 years (Required)* Warehouse Trainer: 2 years (Required)* Coachability: 1 year (Preferred)* OSHA: 2 years (Required)* Safety Regulations: 2 years (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Portland, OR 97220 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-09-27