DC Training and Safety Lead - Muncie, IN

Purpose 

Throughthe direction of DistributionLeadership, theDC Training&Safety Lead acts as front-linefloor leader, responsible for covering and observingthe completion of various warehouse trainings, inclusive of any necessary duties to ensure training of new hires and anyTeam Member in need of training. Itis the responsibility of the Training & Safety Leadto ensure Training Plan tasksare completed accurately. TheTrainingLeadpromotespositive Team Member relationsand ensures proper implementation of company rules and policies.TheTrainingLeadwill drive all training operations in asafemanner consistent with training objectives. 

Responsibilities 

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

• Support New Hire orientation  

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

• Interact dailywithnewTeam Members to ensure theyreceiveproper safety and role specifictraining  

• Communicate with all DC Team Members regardingmonthly safety trainingsand ensure completion each month 

• Ensureall New Hire Training is complete, includingTraining Plans arefollowed, sign-off on various training milestones, and monitortraining completion in Learning Cart, with the support of theTalent Developmentteam 

• Perform the operational duties of trainingto includebut not limited to,PIT Training, Lifting Safely, VoCollectTraining, Emergency Procedures Training, LOTO, and Safe Practices   

• Ensure allnewTeam Members follow safety policies and proceduresduring training 

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

• CounselnewTeam Members in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development  

• Assess training needsofallDCTeam Members and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction 

• Schedule and instruct new Team Members on SOP processesand expectations  

• Provide direction to “supporttrainers”based on the needs of the DC  

• Performing Safety Observations on an “as needed”basis 

• Support DC production needswhen necessary,as directed by DC management 

About You 

• Minimum 1 year of previousexperience in food distribution production environment preferred 

• Previousexperience in training andDC safetyis preferred 

• Ability to flex between shifts to support training initiatives 

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

• Knowledgeableand currenton operational duties of a DCto include but not limited to, PIT Training, Lifting Safely, VoCollectTraining, Emergency Procedures Training, LOTO, and Safe Practicesstrongly 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 requiredand knowledge of Microsoft tools 

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

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

• Bilingualism is desiredin some DC locations, having proficiencyin Spanish is preferred 

Physical Requirements 

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

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

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

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

• Regularly worksin freezers, coolersand refrigerators in temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit 

Competencies 

• Collaborates: Works cooperatively to achieve shared goals 

• Situational Adaptability:Adapts to change and demonstratesflexibility 

• Drives Results:  Pushes self to achieve goals and results 

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