Safety & Training Lead
About The Position
The Safety & Training Lead is a critical on-site leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing warehouse operation. This position drives safety program execution, employee training, PIT certification, and KPI qualification across all departments. Working closely with the Safety, Compliance & Loss Prevention Manager and the Director of Operations, the Safety & Training Lead ensures all employees are fully trained, certified, and performance-ready before being released into any operational task. This role serves as the primary authority for safety enforcement, training validation, certification tracking, and compliance documentation, while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 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 with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Strong communication, leadership, and accountability skills
- Ability to enforce standards while maintaining a positive and supportive safety culture
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education in safety, logistics, or operations is a plus
Nice To Haves
- PIT certification or willingness to become a certified trainer
- Experience in e-commerce or distribution center environments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse systems such as RF-Smart or NetSuite
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain all site-level safety programs in alignment with OSHA and corporate standards
- Conduct regular safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and risk assessments; document findings and ensure corrective actions are completed
- Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root-cause analysis, and support corrective and preventive action plans
- Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and targeted safety initiatives to reinforce safe work behaviors
- Monitor PPE usage, housekeeping standards, and equipment condition across the facility
- Serve as the certified trainer and evaluator for all Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, including forklifts, EPJ, reach truck, stock picker, WAV, and related equipment
- Train, test, and certify PIT operators and manage badge and certification tracking systems
- Ensure no employee operates equipment or performs specialized tasks without full training and KPI validation
- Deliver structured operational training for warehouse functions including picking, consolidation, inventory, shipping/receiving, returns, and clerical/system tasks
- Observe employee performance and provide coaching to address safety, accuracy, or productivity gaps
- Approve or deny progression to full assignment based on demonstrated performance and KPI achievement
- Maintain accurate training records, certification logs, qualification checklists, and compliance documentation
- Track certification expirations, renewals, and retraining requirements
- Support driver training documentation and DOT/safety compliance audits
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on training progress, safety trends, and KPI qualification rates
- Partner with supervisors and managers to identify training gaps and improve overall site performance
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holiday pay
- Employee discounts on company products
- Casual, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
