What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Trainer position at Eikenhout?
Eikenhout is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Trainer to support the development of our warehouse and operations teams. This hands-on role is responsible for training new hires and existing employees in warehouse operations, roof loading, warehouse management systems (WMS), forklift operation, jobsite safety, and company best practices.
The ideal candidate has strong warehouse operations experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others learn and succeed. This position plays a critical role in promoting safety, consistency, operational excellence, and employee development across our branches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Training and Employee Development
- Warehouse Operations & WMS Training
- Roof Loading, Jobsite Safety & Compliance Training
- Forklift & Equipment Training
- Employee Reviews & Performance Follow Up
Qualifications:
- Strong experience in warehouse operations
- Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Experience training, coaching, mentoring or developing employees in an operations environment
- Excellent communication, organization, documentation & follow-up skills
- Ability to recognize unsafe work practices and coach employees toward safer behaviors
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Comfortable working on a roof & experience with roof loading operations (preferred)
- Knowledge of fall protection systems and jobsite safety requirements (preferred)
- Experience with MIOSHA standards and safety compliance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb & participate in hands-on training activities throughout the workday
- Ability to wear PPE and work safely around forklifts, delivery vehicles, loading areas and construction jobsites
- Ability to lift up to 120 lbs
- Ability to travel to branches to train our warehouse team (approx. 95% travel time)
Why work with us?
- Awesome Team
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Company truck, phone and computer
Eikenhout has been partnering with Michigan contractors for over 130 years. We have built a tradition of excellence in service and the materials we supply.
Salary : $60,000