Training And Safety Lead - Distribution - Williamsport, MD

Purpose

Through the direction of Distribution Leadership, the DC Training & Safety Lead acts as front-line floor leader, responsible for covering and observing the completion of various warehouse trainings, inclusive of any necessary duties to ensure training of new hires and any Team Member in need of training. It is the responsibility of the Training & Safety Lead to ensure Training Plan tasks are completed accurately. The Training Lead promotes positive Team Member relations and ensures proper implementation of company rules and policies. The Training Lead will drive all training operations in a safe manner consistent with training objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead DC Floor training, from Day one, through progression, until completion, with the support of other Team Members

• Support New Hire orientation

• Function as the Safety Lead within the DC, ensuring all Team Members are trained on safety policies and procedures and will support all safety initiatives directed by the EHS Director

• Interact daily with new Team Members to ensure they receive proper safety and role specific training

• Communicate with all DC Team Members regarding monthly safety trainings and ensure completion each month

• Ensure all New Hire Training is complete, including Training Plans are followed, sign-off on various training milestones, and monitor training completion in Learning Cart, with the support of the Talent Development team

• Perform the operational duties of training to include but not limited to, PIT Training, Lifting Safely, VoCollect Training, Emergency Procedures Training, LOTO, and Safe Practices

• Ensure all new Team Members follow safety policies and procedures during training

• Collaborate with Team Members, Supervisors and Managers to identify gaps in training and develop solutions, including but not limited to providing recommendations to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Counsel new Team Members in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development

• Assess training needs of all DC Team Members and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction

• Schedule and instruct new Team Members on SOP processes and expectations

• Provide direction to "support trainers" based on the needs of the DC

• Performing Safety Observations on an "as needed" basis

• Support DC production needs when necessary, as directed by DC management

About You

• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in food distribution production environment preferred

• Previous experience in training and DC safety is preferred

• Ability to flex between shifts to support training initiatives

• Proven adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Safety

• Knowledgeable and current on operational duties of a DC to include but not limited to, PIT Training, Lifting Safely, VoCollect Training, Emergency Procedures Training, LOTO, and Safe Practices strongly preferred

• Ability to adjust communication approach based on the context, audience, and subject matter

• Strong attention to detail ensuring that procedures are followed accurately and safely

• Basic computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft tools

• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment

• Good organizational and time management skills; with ability to manage multiple projects

• Bilingualism is desired in some DC locations, having proficiency in Spanish is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

• Must be able to stand, bend, walk, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, and lift up to 85 pounds, in a fast-paced environment for extended period of time

• Must be able to stand and balance throughout the shift while operating industrial equipment

• Regularly works in freezers, coolers and refrigerators in temperatures as low as

• 15 degrees Fahrenheit

Competencies

• Drives Results

• Pushes self to achieve goals and results

• Situational Adaptability

• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility

• Communicates Effectively

• Delivers clear messages and adapts communication to different situations and people

• Collaborates

• Works cooperatively to achieve shared goals

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

• Simplicity (operate) - the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

• Heart (emotion) - the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

• Performance Excellence (mindset) - clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

• Respect (philosophy) -taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.

Other details

• Job Family DC IC & Merit

• Pay Type Hourly

• Employment Indicator Traditional

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• 9822 Prosperity Ln, Williamsport, MD 21795, USA