KeHE Distributors · 8 hours ago
Warehouse Operations Trainer
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31.35/hr - $32.45/hrKeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service. They are seeking a Warehouse Operations Trainer responsible for training new hires and ensuring they meet performance standards while fostering a positive work environment.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Train all new hires within operations including all shifts and all temperature zones
Train transfers and retrain associates not meeting their standards
Operate as an extension of our management team
Ensure new associates successfully meet the progressive performance schedule while aligning new employees with our KeHE culture
Work closely with the zone supervisor(s) and the operations team and provide support related to employee training
Work with zone supervisor to ensure new hires are provided with the same quality onboarding experience
Follow new hire trainer communication 'script' and procedures
Foster a 'safety culture' by engaging personnel at all levels and drive the success of safety initiatives
Promote a 'clean as you work' mindset to maintain facility housekeeping efficiency
Promote the importance of 'attendance' to maintain zone productivity efficiency
Promote the importance of 'attitude' to maintain a safe and positive work environment
Train new associates following our Training Curriculum (SOP) by zone
Maintain and monitor completion of all training related tasks following the performance progression schedule through the completion of the training documents
Communicate all progress, risk or concerns to zone supervisor(s)
Complete SOP checklist with employee including performance progression schedule
Retrain employee as needed to assist employee to achieve milestones
Provide input to the employees 30/60/90 day review
Cross-train employee(s) in other areas as needed
May conduct other zone training as needed
Assist the warehouse operations with other responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Complete KeHE Train the Trainer courses and ongoing training
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work in multiple temperature zones
May require travel to other DC's
Ability to read and write in English
Contribute and support to the overall goals of the Operations Department
Takes initiative and works well independently
Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to work with mathematical concepts
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Preferred
Some computer experience preferred
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
Founded in 1953
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-09-24
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