Safety and Training Lead

Priority Tire • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Priority Tire is seeking a full-time Safety and Training Lead to drive workplace safety, employee development, and operational excellence at its warehouse facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The role includes leading site-wide safety initiatives; conducting audits and risk assessments; investigating incidents and near misses; and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. The lead serves as the facility’s certified powered industrial truck (PIT) trainer and evaluator, trains and certifies equipment operators, and maintains training records and certification tracking.

The position also involves coaching employees, validating KPI achievement before advancement, overseeing operational training across warehouse functions and clerical systems, maintaining compliance documentation, tracking certification renewals, supporting DOT and driver training requirements, preparing performance reports, and partnering with operational leaders to improve safety, productivity, and site performance. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or until work is completed, with weekends off. Alternate four-day schedules may be used as needed: Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday, with 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or until work is completed.

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 safely and efficiently.
• Lead site-wide safety initiatives, conduct audits and risk assessments, and investigate incidents and near misses.
• Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Serve as the facility’s certified PIT trainer and evaluator.
• Train and certify operators on forklifts, EPJs, reach trucks, stock pickers, WAVs, and other equipment.
• Manage training records and certification tracking, including 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.
• Maintain compliance documentation.
• Support DOT and driver training requirements.
• Prepare performance reports.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve safety, productivity, and overall site performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Sick days.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Casual, fast-paced work environment.
• Autonomy to take ownership of the role and act independently without being micromanaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED