Trainer (Warehouse)

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100 trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution and cross-docking services.  We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.     

Prepare new and current employees to accomplish job expectations by conducting training, coaching and development programs to improve individual & organizational performance.

General Accountabilities include:

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Conduct training and development programs such as operational training and leadership development
• Train all newly hired employees, currently employed individuals and those inducted through job rotation activities to comprehend warehouse processes
• Document each training program properly and provide follow up for refresher training courses
• Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities/programs effectiveness
• Research new training content as needed to meet the needs of Midwest Refrigerated Services
• Collaborate with other Trainers/Training Managers to teach and/or learn additional programs and provide idea sharing and feedback
• Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats (role-playing, team exercises, group discussions, videos, etc.)
• Evaluation of trainees weekly performance to decide if they move on to the next training segment
• Meet MRS attendance requirements

Skills Required:

• Practice positive team-building skills
• Work effectively with varying levels of management
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Identify problems and make sound decisions
• Ability to function effectively in a team and fast pace environment

Prerequisites:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of prior training experience (preferred)

Benefits and Perks:

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1^st of the month following 30 days of hire.  Additional benefits available 1^st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match.  Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program.  Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.   

We encourage Veterans to apply.  Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.