Warehouse Operations Trainer

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $20/hr - $24/hr

About Feeser's

Founded in 1901, Feeser's, Inc. is a family-owned foodservice distributor serving customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide dry, refrigerated, and frozen food products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and other institutions.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operations Trainer is responsible for coordinating and delivering training programs that support employee development, operational excellence, food safety, and workplace safety. This role partners closely with Operations, HR, and Safety teams to onboard new employees, conduct refresher training, identify skill gaps, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding and hands-on training for warehouse associates in receiving, put-away, replenishment, order selecting, loading, sanitation, and equipment operation.
• Train employees on warehouse SOPs, food safety standards, inventory accuracy, and workplace safety procedures.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective training to improve employee success and productivity.
• Train and certify employees on powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Instruct employees on warehouse technology, including RF scanners, voice-picking systems, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and cold-chain procedures.
• Conduct refresher, remedial, and post-incident training as needed.
• Evaluate employee performance through observations, practical assessments, and productivity metrics.
• Identify training opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, and retention.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with the implementation of new processes, equipment, technology, and operational initiatives.
• Develop and update training materials, SOPs, job aids, and evaluation tools.
• Support warehouse operations during peak periods as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, foodservice, logistics, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, receiving, replenishment, picking, and shipping processes.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations, workplace safety practices, and food safety requirements.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or leading employees preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse technology systems and basic computer applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments ranging from -10°F to 90°F.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in fast-paced warehouse environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Why Join Feeser's?

• Family-owned company with over 120 years of success.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and team-focused work environment.
• Make a direct impact on employee success, safety, and operational performance.

Feeser's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, minorities, and U.S. military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.