What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Training Coordinator position at Erlen Group?
Warehouse Training Coordinator
Reports to: Site Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
The Erlen Group of companies exist to maximize long-term shareholder value by providing goods and services with honesty, integrity and fairness to our team, our communities and our clients.
Warehouse Training Coordinator Job Summary:
The Warehouse Training Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding training program for new hires, ensuring all employees receive ongoing education on process improvements, policy updates, and annual competencies. This role plays a vital part in maintaining operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning within Cold Zone’s 24/7 warehouse and distribution operations.
Warehouse Training Coordinator Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute new hire onboarding training programs and schedules.
- Design and deliver process improvement training for all employees.
- Maintain and track annual competency assessments for warehouse staff.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and workflow enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including maintenance and periodic revisions.
- Conduct regular training sessions, workshops, and refresher courses.
- Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, making necessary adjustments.
- Provide training and support on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS),
- Move, load, and unload food products, materials, and/or packages by hand, pallet jack, or forklift from trucks and railcars
Warehouse Training Coordinator Skills/Abilities:
- Strong background in warehouse operations, distribution, and training.
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferably Royal 4.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop structured training programs and track employee progress.
- Experience in SOP development, maintenance, and updates.
- Flexible schedule availability to support 24/7 operations.
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
- Experience in policy development and compliance training.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Warehouse Training Coordinator Education and Experience:
- Required: Associate’s degree or equivalent, bachelor’s preferred.
- Required: Three years of warehouse experience, five years preferred.
Warehouse Training Coordinator Physical and/or Travel Requirements:
- Prolonged stationary periods
- Must be able to live up to 50 pounds at a time
- Ability to safely ambulate from flat surfaces to platforms and/or on and off various pieces of equipment
Warehouse Training Coordinator Benefits:
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Simplified Employee Pension Plan
- Health Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Gallup Leadership Development training
Erlen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment and aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Erlen Group values a diverse workplace and encourages anyone to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position is safety sensitive.
