DC Trainer VAS - Lexington
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Job overview
Galls is hiring a DC Trainer VAS - Lexington. The DC Trainer VAS is responsible for training newly hired associates, cross-training, and providing refresher training as needed. This role involves assessing training needs, conducting embroidery and heat press training, and ensuring associates adhere to standard processes. The trainer will also assist in identifying and resolving obstacles to productivity and maintaining training records.
Key focus areas include Confer with VAS Leadership and Training Leadership team to assess training needs, Responsible for Emblems, Heat press, and Embroidery training for the VAS Production team, and Ability to train and oversee an average of 3-4 hires weekly.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED, 1-3 Years Experience, and Must Lift 50 Pounds. Important skills include Emblems Training, Heat Press Training, Embroidery Training, Process Audits, Standard Adherence, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Sense Of Urgency.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Galls, LLC is the largest and fastest growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals with a national presence in more than 80 locations across the nation. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to Serve America's public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment and solutions combined with great customer service.
Purpose/Summary: Training responsibilities will focus on newly hired associates; however, the trainer will also be expected to cross-train and provide refresher training as needed or as requested by Leadership. During periods where no training is required, the VAS Trainer will
perform other duties as assigned within the VAS Operations, such as process audits and standard adherence.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Manager reserves the right to assign other duties as needed.
Confer with VAS Leadership and Training Leadership team on an ongoing basis to assess training needs.
Responsible for Emblems, Heat press, and Embroidery training for the VAS Production team. Ability to train and oversee an average of 3-4 hires weekly.
Select and obtain all resources necessary to perform successful training activities. Quick Reference Guide (QRG) signoff/review and QRG Assessment testing to ensure the associate is on track with training.
Communication on productivity progression scale for weeks 1-4. Demonstrate and train at the pace of work needed to obtain rates accordingly.
Check QRG Standards with trained associates to ensure they consistently follow the taught processes and address any deviations from QRG.
Schedule time to work with associates to realign any associates with the correct process.
Identify any obstacles or trends that are creating obstacles in attaining production and quality standards within their VAS role.
Assist employee in identifying any roadblocks to his/her productivity and assist in closing training gaps.
Maintain training records.
Maintain confidentiality with employee paperwork and opportunities.
Communicates any concerns about employee response to training to Leadership and/or HR as needed.
Select and obtain all resources necessary to perform successful training activities.
Provide Employee Training progress reports to the AM/Ops Manager upon completion of training, detailing the training's outcome and any required follow-up meetings.
Qualifications (Experience/Knowledge/Systems/Applications/Equipment): 1-3 Yrs
Job Description:
Experience in embroidery and training.
Strong knowledge of Galls and DC operations.
Excellent communication skills, i.e., strong listening, coaching, and ability to demonstrate how a process works and why it's important.
Position requires good organizational skills and ability to maintain records.
Must be able to adapt training style to deal with different levels of experience and understanding.
Assist our training department in building QRGs and Training Curriculum.
Able to read and interpret QRGs and work instructions.
Able to effectively multitask; able to maintain a training schedule.
Must be adaptable and effective in dealing with scheduling changes that may occur.
Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.
Good computer skills and able to meet deadlines.
Able to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
Requires basic planning and organizational skills.
Prior experience training and coaching is preferred.
Sense of urgency - always working on the next opportunity.
Educations and/or Training Requirements: High School, General Education Degree (GED) or Equivalent
Key Relationships & Interactions: Key internal (departments, positions, etc.) and external (vendors, customers, etc.) contacts.
Operations Department
Human Resources
Training Department
Supervision Required: Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
Physical Requirements: Heavy physical activity: lifting, bending, carrying heavy materials, boxes, etc.
Required to perform all physical movements required to operate embroidery equipment (lift, squat, carry, reach, bend). Required to
lift and carry totes with products up to 50 pounds. Required to stand for long periods of time. Required to work overtime as business
needs dictate.
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. This description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
EOE/Disability/Vets
Galls is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please call Human Resources at 859-266-7227 with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Galls location and the title of the job opening.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
3728813
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