IMMEDIATE WAREHOUSE OPPORTUNITY! UNIFORM ADVANTAGE IS HIRING A TRAINING SPECIALIST.

We're a growing company with a high demand for our products and services, so we're adding new positions! UA Brands' global operations are supported by our high-volume warehouse/distribution center located right outside of Atlanta, Georgia in Lithia Springs. The Training Specialist collaborates with CI, HR, and Operations teams to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees in all key distribution center roles by designing and conducting training programs that are aligned to the company’s core values and goals. Working primarily with the CI team,  determine gaps in performance/operational excellence, and translates optimal process flows/best practices into actionable training resources. Develops training materials, facilitates training programs, and evaluates the effectiveness of training against program objectives, and provide recommendations for improvement. Facilitates/conducts supervisory/leadership and high potential development activities in coordination with Corporate HR.  Assists in the development and execution of safety programs/training for the facility.  Leads teams through influence and subject matter expertise. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with CI, Operations Leadership and Human Resources Team to design, develop, and deliver training content, training materials, training modules, and teaching aids, as needed; including coordinating training on facility-wide subjects.
• Identify and assess the training needs of the warehouse through job analysis and operational process flows, review of safety needs, performance against standards, and consultation with managers.
• Assess employees’ skills, talents, performance, and productivity and prepare written evaluations with advice for improvement.
• Manage the technologies and technical personnel (through the "train the trainer" approach) required to develop, manage, and deliver training.
• Support safety programming that enhances "safety culture".  Works with HR/LP on preventing/managing workplace injuries; assists with workers' comp related investigations/documentation/follow up; may assist employees with seeking treatment; evaluates/implements occupational health protocols and appropriate workplace ergonomics as necessary.
• Report training activities and effectiveness (performance) to all stakeholders.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with identified goals and uses established processes to meet outlined goals.
• The measurement time period is typically over a year, but may include monthly and quarterly measures. 
• Work is reviewed by management to measure the meeting of objectives.
• Administers existing company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Recommends changes to unit or sub-units policies.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks efficiently.
• Able to 'think on your feet,' plan ahead and anticipate problems, and be willing and able to ask for help when needed.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others, including demonstrated leadership and teaching capabilities.
• Flexible team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and application.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements/laws and compliance/reporting related to OSHA, Workers Comp, general safety, and security provisions.

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Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR/training, environmental health/occupational health, business or related field.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in the warehouse industry with at least  3 years’ experience in developing and conducting training for all key distribution center job functions.
• Demonstrated, detailed knowledge and have (5+years) experience in warehousing practices and procedures, including safety procedures, basic equipment operation, computer system skills, and inventory analysis.
• Experience with the full training cycle-designing, delivering, evaluating, and assessing results-based training.
• Demonstrated excellence related to accuracy and safety.

 OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER IS LOCATED AT 777 DOUGLAS HILL ROAD, SUITE 100, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122; WE ARE NOT ON THE MARTA LINE. 

BENEFITS INFORMATION: ENJOY THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!

Along with a generous benefits package and dynamic location, there is another big benefit to building your career here: you enjoy the best of all worlds in one company. As an industry leader since 1985, we offer the strength and stability of a large firm, with healthy profitability and exciting career growth. Yet our friendly, team-oriented workplace makes you feel like part of a close family. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, critical care, life AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan, FMLA, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance, and additional discount programs.  For more information about our extensive benefits, click here.

Uniform Advantage introduced the MARKETPLACE into the Lithia Springs Distribution Center.  The MARKETPLACE is a benefit available to all employees, which includes a variety of meal, snack, and beverage choices that is restocked 6 days per week.  As an added benefit, each associate is provided with a pre-funded account designed to allow for the DAILY purchase of a meal and a beverage.  Another example of Uniform Advantage’s quest to make the Distribution Center, affectionately known as UA-North, a good place to work.

WATCH YOUR EMAIL − HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

We look forward to reviewing your application! If your background is a promising fit for the position, you’ll get an email from us within 3-4 business days which will include a link to our online Candidate Assessment.

  WE ARE A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship

• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks efficiently.
• Able to 'think on your feet,' plan ahead and anticipate problems, and be willing and able to ask for help when needed.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others, including demonstrated leadership and teaching capabilities.
• Flexible team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and application.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements/laws and compliance/reporting related to OSHA, Workers Comp, general safety, and security provisions.

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