What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer position at Gildan Activewear Inc?
Who we are:
The Requirements:
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:
- Supports DC related equipment, system and operational procedures and tasks.
- Performs daily training related data entry functions.
- Conducts training classes by presenting job-specific, company-specific, and personal computer software applications classes.
- Runs and maintains accurate records of reports from WM, LM, and Training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness to specific job applications and provides suggestions for continuous improvement.
- Pull Tableau reports.
- Administer equipment operator testing and main records.
- Communicates using email, face to face interactions, and phone pertaining to the equipment, WMS, and operational procedures and interfaces with management in the improvement of overall training and safety processes.
- Interface with temporary employees and establish a positive first impression.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
The Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred
- Prior experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e. scanners, etc.
- Good written and verbal communication skills required
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for a majority of shift
- Must be able to learn safety related policies and procedures (dock lock procedures, proper lifting techniques, etc.)
- Must be able to stand, squat, bend, and lift 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and build relationships with others
- May occasionally be required to operate 589 equipment at high elevations
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of focus to promote a safe work environment and prevent injury to others
- Hearing and verbal communication required in order to provide instruction, safety warning, and equipment operation
- Vision required to operate a RF keyboard and/or scanner and to complete required data entry
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively
- Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
- Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
- Benefit from continuous training opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are:
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
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