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Warehouse Lead (Trainer)

Warehouse Lead (Trainer)

E.B. Horsman & SonSurrey, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD32 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Team

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) has been in business since 1900. We are strong, nimble, and growing! EBH is proud to be a successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, and we are consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying our mission statement of “Providing the Best People, Best Solutions, and the Best Service in the Electrical Industry.”

Why Join the EBH Team?

The Perks.

  • Full benefits package
  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Profit-sharing
  • Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
  • RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
  • Birthday day off

The People & Culture.  You will be a part of a collaborative team with people you can be proud to work with.

Continuous Development.  You will have access to our EBH University for personal & professional development. Training & Development has been an essential part of our culture. Increasing our knowledge not only builds confidence but empowers growth through learning.

Position Type / Schedule

This role will be onsite, based out of the Distribution Center, 19295 25 Avenue, Surrey BC. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 9 : 30 am - 6 : 00 pm, 40 hours per week.

This role will require traveling as part of our Warehouse Management Systems implementations and training provided to branches throughout Western Canada. A total of 2-3 months of traveling throughout the year should be expected. The successful candidate must be flexible with working hours to accommodate training needs as this may include occasional evenings or weekends.

About the role :

We are currently seeking to fill a  Distribution Center (DC) Trainer position for our Distribution Center. The DC Trainer is responsible for overseeing the training, coaching, and mentorship of new hires. The trainer will ensure training complies with the DC process and health and safety guidelines. This includes reviewing with new hires on DC procedures for each zone and equipment certification. Also, the DC Trainer will work closely with other team members in developing their skills. In addition, be responsible for logging training hours, reviewing & revising procedure documentation, and providing training / support to any branches transitioning to our Warehouse Management System. This position will be reporting and working closely with the Distribution Center, Supervisors by meeting regularly to review and discuss the development of new hires.

What are the Key Accountabilities?

  • You will lead by example. A safety-first attitude and valuing safety every day.
  • You will have high attention to detail.  You pride yourself on ensuring all details are covered such as having a high attention to accuracy in picking and receiving.
  • You will be a collaborative communicator . Communication is key in this role.
  • You enjoy teaching.  You enjoy interacting with new staff and teaching, coaching, and mentoring. You can adapt your teaching style to cater to different learning styles and ensure a positive onboarding experience.
  • You are a motivated individual and a team player. The ability to work independently and in a team environment to ensure Distribution Center objectives are being met.
  • You will bring a desire to provide excellent customer service. We take pride in providing the best product, the best solution, and the best service with the best people for our customers.
  • You will be challenged physically. There will be lots of hands-on work and being able to keep endurance in a high pace environment lifting up to 50lbs.

    • What You’ll Bring to This Role?

  • High school completion
  • Previous lead hand or training roles would be an asset
  • Forklift certification (Train the Trainer experience would be an asset)
  • First Aid certificate and experience would be an asset
  • WHMIS certificate
  • Approachable demeanor and a positive "customer first" attitude and detailed orientated
  • Comfortable with technology, and the ability to learn new software programs
  • Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate simple equations mentally
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Passion for excellence and continuous learning
  • Ability to take initiative to continuously improve skills and knowledge
  • Previous or current Material Handling experience

    • Our Core Values : Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

    Teamwork & Collaboration | Integrity| Commitment | Reliability | Initiative | Continuous Improvement

    Take Your Next Step With EBH

    If you believe your skillset matches the above description and are an enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic individual we would like to hear from you. Please visit our website to apply for this posting www.ebhorsman.com / careers or click “Apply” on this posting.

    Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

    E.B Horsman & Son is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is a key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose E.B. Horsman & Son as your employer of choice.

    We thank all interested applicants. However, we are only able to work with those who live in Canada and have permanent working status. Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

    Monday-Friday, 9 : 30am-6 : 00pm