Training Specialist

Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.

Posting Notes: HomeGoods Distribution Center Bloomfield || 1415 Blue Hills Ave || Bloomfield || CT || 06002

D shift Opening Friday - Sunday 5:30pm to 5:00am (3days 12hours)

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses supervisor and non-exempt associate training and developmental needs. Develops required training in partnership with Home Office Learning and Development and D/C Training Manager. Implements and evaluates Distribution Center training programs for D/C Supervisors and non-exempt associates. Follows up on training provided and evaluates results for effectiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Delivers, monitors, coaches and guides technical and non-technical training for Distribution Center Supervisors and non-exempt associates.
• Provides coaching, facilitates discussions and makes recommendations for non-exempt associates’ and D/C Supervisors’ developmental needs.
• Assesses training and developmental needs. Makes recommendations on training strategies for associates.
• Conducts training sessions and orientations.
• Consults with coach trainers, D/C Supervisors and associates on the floor to follow up on operational issues, such as work methods, productivity and new hire follow-up.
• Administers safety training for the Distribution Center to maintain safety programs that meet OSHA and Company guidelines.
• Ensures all D/C Supervisor and non-exempt associate training programs are conducted on a timely basis. Provides follow up to maintain quality and consistency to the training process.
• Partners with Home Office Learning and Development to modify, design and develop training programs and materials.
• Consults with coach trainers, D/C Supervisors and associates on the floor to follow up on operational issues, such as work methods, productivity and new hire follow-up.
• Participates in special projects as assigned. Example: Engineered Standards

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

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    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience
  • Strong knowledge and skill in training techniques
  • Knowledge of DC operations and procedures preferred
  • Good presentation and communications skills
  • Knowledge of needs analysis, design, implementation and evaluation skills.
  • 1 year training experience and/or 2 years Distribution Center Supervisor experience.
  • Must be available to work all days and hours
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Good computer skills with Microsoft applications specifically Word and Excel.

At HomeGoods, we embrace the unknown⁠ - with new products, new challenges and new ways to make a house a home. Our products add little, special touches to customers' lives and our people do the same for each other. Everyone supports each other to Discover Different - here and throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, and Homesense.

Discover Different means we embrace each other’s differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: HomeGoods Distribution Center Bloomfield || 1415 Blue Hills Ave || Bloomfield || CT || 06002