As a warehouse manager, it isn’t just enough to recruit new employees and relax thinking you’ve got the job done. There is a whole other world of onboarding or introducing these newly hired staff to their environment.
New workers tend to be out of their element, vulnerable, and eager to please when they first arrive.
That is why it is important to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for them by acquainting them with co-workers, teams, and company culture.
Ensuring that your new employees have the appropriate amount of confidence boost and team spirit is partly dependent on their onboarding experiences.
If you are a warehouse manager seeking to give your newest employee the right type of introduction, here are some tips to consider.
#1. Make the Appropriate Introductions
On your new employee’s first day of work, it is necessary for you as the employer or manager to introduce them to other co-workers. You should introduce your new employee with flair and creativity that other workers will observe and appreciate.
You should be present on their arrival day if possible and meet physically with them. Get them to meet with their department head and team members.
This will better enable the employee to have an idea of the kind of people the co-workers are, especially during the duration of the job.
#2. Introduce Them to the Work Environment
During the introduction process, ensure to show your new employees their work environment properly. Make sufficient provision for all the supplies the new employees will need for their daily activities.
You should point out storage areas for resource supplies and materials. Give them a detailed tour of the common shared areas, restrooms, and places of interest like the restrooms, break room, coffee service, printers, etc.).
Then allow enough time to set up their workspace properly. The goal is to afford them maximum transition time, so they don’t make avoidable mistakes and look clumsy.
#3. Run Them Through the Warehouse’s Policies, Paperwork, and procedures
As an employer, you should ensure that your new employees’ paperwork is completed and properly filled out. You should run them through the various policy descriptions in the warehouse, so they know the dos and don’ts of the organisation.
You could also discuss employees’ work hours and wages to get a clearer picture of their duties and benefits. Lastly, let them know the various safety plans the warehouse has put in place to ensure workplace safety.
#4. Encourage Employee Engagement
Encouraging your new employee to engage with other employees and the work environment is an effective way of introducing them to the organisation. After discussing the plans for the day and the department’s mission and vision, go through how the new role supports the employee.
Conclusion
The process of hiring new workers for your warehouse is a natural part of the business. As an employee, the onboarding and induction process of the employee is essential. This is because a proper introduction helps the new member feel welcomed and confident.