Area Training Specialist (Supply Chain)

VEYER is a Fortune 500-scale fulfillment leader with 40+ years of supply chain expertise, operating 40 North American warehouses in support of brands like Office Depot®. We specialize in high-volume eCommerce fulfillment, offering employees exposure to industry-leading logistics operations. We're backed by Fortune 500 buying power and port-to-porch experience, providing team members with opportunities for business scale and career growth in logistics.

SHIFT - this is a flexible shift. This position does not have fixed hours and provides support at times to our Carol Stream location. There may be a rotation every other weekend

Who we are looking for: An experienced leader with a proven track record in supervising and training teams within a fast-paced distribution center environment? We need a dynamic Training Specialist who can seamlessly blend operational efficiency with effective employee development. If you have the unique combination of leadership skills and hands-on training experience in a warehouse or distribution setting, we want you to apply!

The purpose of the Training Specialist is to maintain key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. These unique positions involve specific areas of experience and training within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control and administration. Warehouse Specialists will be required to assist in the training of employees, conduct observations to ensure SOP adherence, support the roll out and training of new processes and procedures and assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement. The job also includes encouraging a team oriented, safe and clean working environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cross train in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in distribution center to perform multiple distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions. Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis

• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Interact with leadership and work groups sharing information related to immediate tasks

• Actively contribute to and influence other associates in maintaining a safe, clean work environment and displaying a positive team spirit / attitude

• Assist in monitoring production and resolve production problems by identifying/locating barriers. Escalate difficult problems to the location leadership team

• Drive the Lean culture within the operation. Actively seek to support implementation of and contribute ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement to the distribution processes

• Train new hires and retrains team associates as required. Ensure SOP’s are rolled out and training completed

• Effective communicator in assigned role. May be asked to assist in communicating new processes and procedures. Train groups of associates as well as individual training

• Demonstrate a commitment to Office Depot core values

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred

• Minimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experience

   Some Experience in Training

 

Other Information

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language

• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment

• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)

• Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer (PC)

• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently

• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours

• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently

• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead

• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)

• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.

 

About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office