Production Trainer

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional RDC Trainer to join our TEAM!  As the RDC Trainer, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as creating training materials and coaching and training team members on PIT equipment and safety. 

• Monday - Friday.
• 8:00AM-4:30PM

• Monday - Friday.
• 4:30PM-1:00AM

• Monday - Friday.
• 9:00PM-5:30AM

Primary Objective 

Primarily responsible for providing on job training (OJT) to new hires and tenured employees. Must be committed to learning and becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all operational and safety processes & procedures within the organization. The trainer will spend most of their time on the warehouse floor observing, coaching, and evaluating employees. Will also be called upon to complete warehouse related tasks such as equipment operation and material handling based on business needs. The trainer will provide new hire training and assess prospective candidates on equipment to ensure skill knowledge. This role will work flexible shifts and assist RDC/PDC facilities as needed.   

Major Function and Scope 

Tailors training materials and provides direction to trainees 

Ability to assess, coach, train, and certify team members on Powered Industrial Equipment usage and safety aspects 

Leads and participates in OJT training within warehouse/logistics-based environment. 

Works closely with Team Leads, Supervisors, Management, and HR to understand the individual training needs of each employee 

Implements and develops teaching aids based on the needs of the workforce.  

Oversees and facilitates testing and evaluation procedures to be used for completion of training. 

Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation. Will provide OJT training, use of RDTs and relevant software, customer service, techniques, health and safety practices, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, and retraining team members as needed 

Reports on progress of employees under their direction during training periods 

Provide and respond with clear communication to management team (e-mail, verbal, etc.) 

Perform other duties as assigned 

Experience and Knowledge Required 

High school diploma or equivalent experience. 

5+ distribution/warehouse experience.  Preferable Dal-Tile distribution/warehouse experience who is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. 

Competencies 

Good oral and written communications skills.  Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability.  Ability to understand and speak basic English. 

Other Pertinent Job Information 

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance.  The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.  The noise level is usually loud.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.