Distribution Trainer

DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT TRAINER

Reports to: Distribution Department Supervisor

Non-exempt position

About Us:

Based in Alliance, OH, Coastal Pet Products, Inc. has been a family-owned American manufacturer since 1968.  We are a leader in the pet industry with an unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and quality. We design and deliver quality products that people trust for the dogs and cats they love. We are committed to being a great place to work and encourage associates to excel and grow professionally.

At Coastal Pet, we value people as the source of our strength, and we appreciate your interest in our company. If you want to join a team that works each day to live out our passion for pets, people, and progress, then please apply for this great opportunity.  Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the position:

Full-time day shift position in the Distribution Department

Hours:  Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Job Summary:

The Trainer reports to the area department supervisor and is responsible for the training of associates, coordination of supplies, and spot-checking for quality within Distribution. Able to comply with all safety, quality, quantity standards as addressed in the Coastal Policy Reference Guide and addendums. Have a sense of urgency and able to work in a team environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Safety:  Ensures that all associates have been instructed in safety policies and procedures. Identifies and reports to supervision or corrects, if possible, any safety hazard or violation.

Quality:  Maintains quality standards and reports any issues to the area supervisor, looks beyond the obvious.  Spot checks orders for quality. Checks finished goods inventory if a problem is suspected. Trains on all quality aspects of the job and maintains a high standard of workmanship.

Systems:  Ensures that all best practices are being performed consistently and correctly across all areas within Distribution. Knows how to operate all the machines/equipment in the area. Has the knowledge of how each system operates throughout the department. Checks equipment before placing a service call.

Communications:  Responsible for communicating appropriate information between associates, supervisors and managers respecting confidentiality.

Leadership:  Trains associates by promoting our core values. Treats all employees respectfully and equally. Supports a team environment. Maintains good or better attendance.

Training:  Consistent and ongoing follow-up on training for new and experienced associates.  Cross-trains to maximize skills and efficiencies.  Trains utilizing best practices. Recommends best practice changes to supervision.

Efficiency:  Trains in order to maximize skills and efficiencies. Stays current with associate productivity levels and reacts according to aid in increasing production. Works with supervision to identify specific training goals.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Titles of positions supervised: None

Qualifications:

Requires overall knowledge of all equipment used in the area of responsibility and any supporting areas.  Knowledge of all systems, procedures and production goals needed to maintain maximum efficiency in your area. Must have a positive outlook, while working in a team environment.

Able to lift 10 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs frequently. Able to stand up to 10 hours per day. Able to go up and down stairs periodically.

Ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork, custom account notes and office requests.

Must have basic math skills and the ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies.

Good verbal skills and ability to interact well with subordinates, peers and superiors to support daily goals. Ability to train associates and coordinate materials in the assigned area. Knowledge of equipment, systems, best practices involved in the area of job responsibility.

Note:

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluation.  It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall be construed as giving an exclusive title to every function described.

This is a non-exempt position.  General requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, regular attendance and the willingness and ability to work more than the regularly scheduled 40-hour workweek when requested by management. Coastal has the right to reassign job duties as needed per business demands.