Warehouse Trainer

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The essential duties and responsibilities for the Warehouse Trainer position include all responsibilities designated for all warehouse positions, plus the following: The Warehouse Trainer directs and facilitates training for employees both temporary, newly hired full-time, new to a department or in need of recertification, and for employees requiring help to improve their performance.

• The Trainer may participate in or lead a variety of training exercises.
• The Trainer communicates with trainees, teaching and explaining Mattel's values, training procedures, product handling techniques, documentation/customer service requirements, and safety guidelines which are all vital in our distribution center.
• The Trainer follows up with trainees by tracking their learning progress, making recommendations on how to improve their performance, while examining work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Interacts with the Leads, Supervisors, People& Culture, and Operations Manager to evaluate and critique the DC training programs, in an effort to provide the best training and work experience possible.
• Advises the trainee’s direct Supervisor concerning individual progress to determine succession planning and employee readiness.
• Makes recommendations on strategies to improve performance, readiness for advancement to additional tasks, and readiness and fitness for hire.
• The Trainer will occasionally conduct formal classroom training, as well as small group training sessions on the floor.
• Ensures that all Mattel safety and security policies and procedures are followed.
• As needed the warehouse trainer will conduct the work of a warehouse technician (Equipment operator)
• Flexibility and teamwork in all aspects of job responsibilities are essential to performing job requirements.
• Employees in this classification may be required to perform work that is not listed in this job description as an “essential duty”. This is typically an interim solution to staff deficiencies, or during cross-training activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual preferred.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences in English.
• Attaches labels to containers; looks at containers to be sure labels have been correctly applied.
• Obtains items from stock as specified on shipping orders.
• Ability to add, subtract

Additional Information

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How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.