Training Lead (Thurs-Sat, 5pm-5am) at Adidas

Warehouse Operations Trainer

Shift: Back Half Nights (Thurs-Sat, 5pm-5am)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: This hourly position supports the operations team by conducting process training on all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and by implementing and serving as an example of safe work practices.

Key Relationships: Operations team Human Resources Leadership team Operations shift management Other internal departments

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct training on all operations process paths for team members as necessary
• Work with manager to implement and enforce all OSHA standards, as well as, warehouse rules/regulations especially those related to powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Train and certify all personnel on the safe operation of equipment, including PIT
• Partner with on-the-floor trainers to maintain the consistency and spirit of process training
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions and remediation training as needed
• Facilitate courses and/or learning sessions for all associates and leadership as needed
• Administrative tasks as needed: printing and organizing learning materials, tracking training sign-offs, etc
• Conduct observation sessions and report results
• Maintain visibility on the operations floor to maintain process knowledge and identify gaps in skills, training approach, etc
• Instruct, examine and issue certifications
• Support the creation and implementation of SOPs and One Point Lessons
• Ability to develop and share best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in English, both oral and written. Also being fluent in Spanish is preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed to support a 21 hour/day 7 day/week operation
• One (1) plus year experience operating and training on the safe operation of forklifts, order pickers, reach-fork trucks, walkies/pallet jacks and scissor lifts
• Demonstrated knowledge of handling heavy-duty PIT vehicles and strong safety awareness
• Proven facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while maintaining an eye for detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated to prioritize, coordinate and complete projects within tight deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) and Warehouse Management Systems

Essential Functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: work in a warehouse environment with noise, dust and varying temperatures regularly required to talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to twelve (12) hours/day occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine) able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.