Trainer | 1st Shift

As a Trainer at SanMar, your primary responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts and aisle verification, utilizing High Jump for audits, and correcting discrepancies. You will operate powered lift equipment and execute slotting plans effectively to ensure products are easy to locate.

To work as a Trainer at SanMar, a High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. You'll need basic math skills and familiarity with High Jump basics. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

The work environment for a Trainer at SanMar in Shakopee, MN, is moderately noisy and hectic, typical of a warehouse. Employees often lift loads up to 60 pounds and require full body motion. Personal protective equipment is necessary while operating machinery, and you'll experience a variety of weather conditions as needed.

SanMar offers advantageous benefits for Trainers including paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a robust 401k plan with company match, life insurance, and paid maternity/paternity leave, making it a great place to work.

While prior experience is beneficial, SanMar is more focused on your willingness to learn, attention to detail, and team collaboration skills for the Trainer position. A positive attitude and the ability to adapt to change are critical attributes for success.

Highlight any relevant experience with inventory management systems you possess. If you're not familiar with High Jump, express your willingness to learn and mention any similar systems you have worked with.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, explaining how you would communicate with your team to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Provide an example of a previous job where you thrived under pressure, emphasizing how you organized your tasks and remained productive during busy periods.

Discuss your methods for ensuring accuracy in your work, such as double-checking data entries and maintaining clear communication with your teammates to catch any potential errors.

Explain your commitment to workplace safety and describe practices you follow to maintain a safe environment, including adhering to safety regulations and using personal protective equipment.

Share your passion for inventory management, the satisfaction that comes from maintaining operational efficiency, and your enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team environment.

Highlight your flexibility and openness to change, elaborating on a situation where you successfully adapted to new responsibilities or workflows in a previous role.

Detail your experience operating powered lift equipment, emphasizing any certifications you hold and safety practices you follow when using such machinery.

Discuss key qualities such as strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and proactivity. Relate these qualities to the responsibilities of a Trainer at SanMar.

Illustrate your ability to work independently by sharing examples where you've successfully managed your tasks with little oversight, showcasing your time management and self-motivation skills.