Operations Trainer
Lakeside, Nova Scotia
APPLY NOWCOMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role:
The purpose of this job is to ensure the accurate and consistent training/coaching of Warehouse employees and ensure the proper training and onboarding of new warehouse associates on Sysco work methods. This job is also responsible for monitoring policy standards and tracking employee training data.
Role Responsibilities:
- Train and coach warehouse associates on various floor procedures and positions, utilizing Sysco Work Methods and other training tools.
- Train and certify associates on all Material Handling equipment.
- Ensure the compilation and maintenance of all training and development records and statistics.
- Identify training needs and oversees training and development
- Assists with the coaching, mentoring, career development, training, performance management of team with the purpose of improving employee knowledge and skill level.
- Tracks productivity and accuracy results via daily and weekly reports; creates employee discussion letters related to training as required.
- Assists with Driver classroom training as required.
- Conducts and completes observation reports in the warehouse to ensure safe machine operations in the warehouse.
- Ensures adherence to the responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety act.
- Meet with supervisors weekly to discuss employee’s learning, using Progress Report Templates.
- Provide both constructive feedback for improvement and positive reinforcement.
- Time-keeping for employee and reporting time worked to employee’s supervisor, until the employee can clock in and out.
- Documentation of training hours per associate.
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
- Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years working in a warehouse environment.
- Training experience is an asset.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- College Diploma preferred in Teaching, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Sound knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
- The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
- The associate may occasionally be required to travel, although infrequent, to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training).
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
OUR VALUES
- Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
- Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
- Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
OUR COMMITMENT
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
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Sustainability
Sysco is continuing to lead by example. Colleagues around the world are working hard to deliver our sustainability commitments. “One Planet. One Table.” guides and unites our efforts for people, products, and the planet. We are building a future where we can continue to nourish communities while sustaining the planet for generations to come. Check out our progress in Sysco’s Sustainability Report and view a video with report highlights.
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Sysco's Inclusion
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
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Our Path Forward
Sysco is committed to the process of reconciliation through empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada. Our approach is through a multi-pronged and multi-year strategy focused on leadership actions, colleague relations, business development, and community relationships.
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