Night Warehouse Trainer

Brown Foodservice • Louisa, KY • 1d ago

Position Summary

The Night Warehouse Trainer is responsible for training, coaching, and developing night-shift warehouse associates to ensure safe, accurate, and productive warehouse operations. This role focuses on order selection, loading procedures, material handling equipment operation, food safety compliance, and operational best practices. The Trainer works closely with warehouse leadership to improve productivity, reduce mispicks and shorts, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability.

Additionally, the Night Warehouse Trainer serves as a backup to the Night Warehouse Supervisor(s) by overseeing shift operations during vacations, absences, or other staffing gaps.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

Train new and existing warehouse associates on standard operating procedures and company policies.

Provide hands-on instruction in order selection, product handling, loading, and warehouse processes.

Ensure associates are properly trained and certified on warehouse equipment, including electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as applicable.

Conduct follow-up coaching sessions to reinforce training and improve performance.

Assist in onboarding and evaluating new warehouse employees.

Productivity & Performance

Monitor employee performance against established productivity standards, including cases-per-hour goals.

Coach associates to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing mispicks, shorts, damages, and loading errors.

Support warehouse leadership in achieving operational KPIs and service objectives.

Safety & Compliance

Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

Conduct safety observations and provide corrective coaching when needed.

Assist with accident prevention initiatives and safety training programs.

Operational Support

Work alongside associates to reinforce best practices and operational expectations.

Assist with workflow coordination to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Communicate operational issues and training opportunities to warehouse leadership.

Support inventory accuracy and proper product handling procedures.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead the night warehouse operation in the absence of the Night Warehouse Manager.

Coordinate staffing assignments and workflow during manager absences.

Monitor shift performance and address operational challenges as they arise.

Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience required.

Prior training, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.

Experience operating warehouse material handling equipment preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.

Working knowledge of warehouse productivity metrics and food safety standards.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products in accordance with company standards.

Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, and warehouse environments as required.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor throughout the shift.

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday

5:00 PM until completion of shift

Hours may vary based on operational needs, volume, and staffing requirements.

Reports To

Night Warehouse Supervisors

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