Shipping Trainer 1st Shift

Books-A-Million, Inc.
  • Florence, AL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    We are offering Best in Class Job instruction for this position. This refers to a structed method of teaching someone how to perform a task. Often using a "tell, show, do" approach, where the trainer clearly explains each step, demonstrates the process visually, and then allows the learner to practice and the task themselves, ensuring thorough understanding and proper execution.

    Job Description:

    The Shipping Trainer reports directly to the Shipping Manager. Provides training to the shipping associates as needed. Responsible for completing the work of a shipping associate. The Shipping Trainer performs all shipping functions including but not limited to sorting, stacking, carrying, and moving product, scanning product, and loading product onto trailers for accurate, on time delivery to customers. The trainer demonstrates behavior that supports AWBC core values.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Trains shipping associate on how to perform their duties

    • Train associate on daily job functions, following training materials and established guidelines.
    • Stacks or moves product from conveyor belts to skids.
    • Operates shrink wrap machine according to standards.
    • Verifies shipments against manifest before they are loaded on the trucks.
    • Loads product skids on truck trailers.
    • Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred Skills

    • Previous warehouse experience preferred.
    • Demonstrated proficiency as a shipping clerk.
    • Prior experience using radio-frequency scanner preferred.
    • Ability to make on the spot decisions based on training and experience.

    Physical and Environmental Requirements

    Must Be Able To:

    • Stand for 8-12 hours.
    • Walking short distances through the department/building.
    • Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities.
    • Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
    • Communicate with or without an assistive device.
    • Hear with or without an assistive device.
    • Speak in English with or without an assistive device.
    • Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.
    • Reading and writing skills required.
    • Pass a written test and perform the skills for evaluation demonstrating PIT proficiency.

    Must be able to work in variable work locations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlorence, AL

    Skills

    • English Languageunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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