CJ Logistics is hiring: Warehouse Trainer in Matteson

Be a Mentor, Be a Trainer: Warehouse Trainer at CJ Logistics!

Are you a seasoned warehouse pro who loves teaching others? CJ Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to be a pivotal part of our team's success. This hands-on role is for a self-starter who not only models operational excellence but also has a passion for developing the next generation of warehouse leaders. If you're ready to share your expertise, shape careers, and ensure top-tier safety and efficiency, we want to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You’re not training — you’re building culture
• You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact
• Salary Range: $51,000 to $63,000 per year
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to maintain a cadence of visibility on all shifts.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead Training & Development: Deliver comprehensive, engaging training sessions for all warehouse staff, covering everything from foundational skills to advanced procedures. You\'ll use both classroom instruction and hands-on, one-on-one coaching.
• Mentor & Coach: Play a key role in mentoring our Warehouse Leads and Senior Forklift Operators, helping to foster their career progression by assigning learning plans, tracking development, and recommending them for advancement.
• Manage the Process: Coordinate and manage training schedules, skills assessments, and job shadowing for all new hires and existing staff. You\'ll maintain accurate records that are easily accessible for audits and reviews.
• Drive Safety & Excellence: Collaborate with leadership and HR to identify training needs and develop site-specific materials. You\'ll support safety and compliance initiatives by delivering relevant training and ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Build Relationships: Foster a positive employee relations culture and work with other teams to maintain a high-performance environment.
• Travel as Needed: Be prepared to travel up to 10% of the time to other CJ facilities to support training needs.

What You\'ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED with relevant experience.
• A current forklift certification with full proficiency in operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• At least 3 years of training experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on forklift experience.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and a strong understanding of warehouse best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead others.
• A collaborative spirit and a customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• The physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a variety of warehouse conditions.
• Prior experience with Blue Yonder, RedPrairie, or Körber is a plus.

If you are a committed, self-starting professional who wants to make a lasting impact through people development and operational excellence, apply today!

CJ Logistics About Statement

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet every single requirement on the job posting.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. In certain locations, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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