At RACKsteel Material Handling, we understand the importance of properly training new warehouse workers. Specifically in the warehousing and logistics industries. While technology seems to be replacing jobs left and right, blue-collar workers remain the backbone of most modern businesses. And with the high degree of turnover in blue-collar roles due to seasonal demands and fluctuations, it’s essential that every business has the proper steps in place to sufficiently train their new workers – and provide refreshers for any interested veterans.
Proper training ensures that every new worker understands their job responsibilities, safety policies and procedures, and can perform their tasks efficiently. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps in training new warehouse workers to improve warehouse efficiency, prioritize their safety, and result in greater profit for your business.
Orientation
The first step in training new warehouse workers is to provide an orientation to the warehouse facility, its layout, and the products that are stored and shipped from it. This helps the new worker get an overview of the warehouse’s operations and understand how their job responsibilities fit into the bigger picture.
Safety Training
The safety of workers is a top priority at RACKsteel Material Handling. And we know it’s a huge concern for the warehouses we design, engineer, and install racking systems for. Therefore, providing safety training that covers the safety policies and procedures for the warehouse is essential. This includes safe handling of equipment, proper lifting techniques, and emergency procedures. Workers should be trained on the importance of following safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Equipment Training
At RACKsteel Material Handling, we use various equipment to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations. It is important to train new workers on the specific equipment they will be using, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyors. This training should cover safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the equipment. Workers should also be trained on how to report any equipment malfunctions or defects.
Task-Specific Training
Quality Training
At RACKsteel Material Handling, we take pride in the quality of our work. To maintain our high standards, we know it’s our responsibility to provide sufficient training to our employees. And this extends to all businesses that have high expectations of their workers. It is essential to train new employees on the standards and expectations of the warehouse. This includes how to inspect products for damage, correct labelling, and packaging, and how to identify and report any quality issues.
Supervision
On-the-Job Training
Ongoing Training
At RACKsteel Material Handling, we believe that ongoing training is crucial for the personal and professional development of workers. Therefore, it is important to provide ongoing training to new workers as they gain more experience and take on new responsibilities. Ongoing training is also important for veteran workers as it reduces the skill gap between employees, boosts productivity, improves company morale, and provides further structure to individual development. Examples of ongoing training could be refresher training on safety policies and procedures, new equipment or technology training, and advanced training on tasks or skills.
We Practice What We Preach
By following these steps, new warehouse workers will have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their job safely and effectively. At RACKsteel Material Handling, we are committed to providing our clients with highly trained and skilled workers to ensure the safety and efficiency of their warehouse operations. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you optimize your warehouse operations.
