Safety and Training Lead

Priority Tire•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Tire is seeking a full-time Safety and Training Lead for its warehouse facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The role leads workplace safety, employee development, and operational excellence. The lead conducts safety audits and risk assessments, investigates incidents and near misses, implements corrective actions, and promotes a supportive culture of safety and accountability. The position serves as the facility's certified powered industrial truck (PIT) trainer and evaluator, training and certifying employees to operate forklifts, EPJs, reach trucks, stock pickers, WAVs, and other equipment. It also oversees operational training across inventory, shipping, receiving, picking, consolidation, returns, and clerical systems; maintains records and compliance documentation; tracks certification renewals; supports DOT and driver training requirements; and prepares performance reports. The lead coaches employees, validates KPI achievement before advancement, and partners with operational leaders to improve safety, productivity, and site performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience in warehouse operations, safety leadership, or employee training.
Strong knowledge of safety standards, operational workflows, and performance metrics.
Experience training and coaching employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to analyze KPIs, identify trends, and validate performance readiness.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong communication, leadership, and accountability skills.
Ability to enforce standards while maintaining a positive and supportive safety culture.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

PIT certification.
Experience in e-commerce or distribution center environments.
Familiarity with RF-Smart or NetSuite.
Willingness to become a certified trainer.

Responsibilities

Walk the warehouse floor to identify opportunities to strengthen safety practices and help employees work confidently and efficiently.
Lead site-wide safety initiatives, conduct audits and risk assessments, and investigate incidents and near misses.
Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
Train and evaluate employees as the facility's certified PIT trainer, including certifying operators on forklifts, EPJs, reach trucks, stock pickers, WAVs, and other equipment.
Manage training records and certification tracking, maintain compliance documentation, and track certification renewals.
Coach employees through performance challenges and validate KPI achievement before advancement.
Oversee operational training across inventory, shipping, receiving, picking, consolidation, returns, and clerical systems.
Support DOT and driver training requirements.
Prepare performance reports and partner with leaders across the operation to improve safety, productivity, and overall site performance.