Supply Technician, Training Coordinator / MHE Program Lead - WMS-1

Amentum•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician, Training Coordinator / Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Program Lead is the subject matter expert and primary authority for MHE operator training, evaluation, certification, and compliance. The position develops, administers, and continuously improves training programs that qualify personnel to safely and effectively operate forklifts and other MHE in accordance with OSHA, ANSI, company, and customer requirements. The position is not-to-exceed 30 June 2027. The role delivers classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and operator evaluations; maintains training and certification records; audits pre-use inspections and operator practices across departments and shifts; and supports accident and near-miss reviews. Working with the Training Manager, the position also leads or co-teaches training courses, supports certified on-the-job trainers, updates curriculum, and assists with new-hire orientation and onboarding documentation. The work takes place in an active industrial warehouse or depot environment alongside moving MHE. The employee must be able to spend extended periods standing, walking, and observing warehouse-floor operations, and occasionally lift 50 pounds repeatedly. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple shifts and the ability to obtain and maintain required Hill Air Force Base access/security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Extensive hands-on knowledge of sit-down forklift and MHE operation, pre-use inspection protocols, and defect reporting.
Strong understanding of OSHA standards, specifically 29 CFR 1910.178, ANSI guidelines, hazard recognition, and workplace accident prevention.
Ability to act as an impartial certification authority and enforce strict pass/fail competency criteria across experience levels.
Ability to design, develop, and update engaging curricula for adult learners.
Proficiency in using educational technologies to enhance learning.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills for teaching and coaching diverse student populations.
Ability to work autonomously and lead training sessions with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional image while providing a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Proven experience in on-the-job training programs, classroom training, adult education, or coaching working professionals.
Prior experience delivering technical MHE instruction and conducting MHE evaluations.
Willingness and ability to work in an active industrial warehouse/depot alongside moving MHE.
Ability to stand, walk, and observe warehouse operations for extended periods and occasionally lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
Flexibility to work across multiple shifts for audits and trainer evaluations.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Hill Air Force Base access/security clearance in accordance with customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience in industrial distribution, military depot logistics, or warehousing, with hands-on MHE knowledge; experience such as DLA Distribution at Hill AFB is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom theory, practical demonstrations, and evaluations for sit-down forklift and MHE operators.
Serve as the evaluation and certification authority for all employees in the program, regardless of experience.
Maintain compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, ANSI, and company/DLA safety standards.
Maintain accurate training records, document operator competencies, and track recertification timelines.
Attend MHE accident reenactments and monitor near-misses to determine whether remedial training or updates to the core training program are needed.
Conduct scheduled monthly floor visits across facility departments and shifts to audit completed MHE pre-use inspection forms.
Conduct random departmental audits, observing operators perform immediate, on-the-spot physical pre-use inspections.
Correct operator deficiencies in the field, log audit performance data, and flag recurring trends to the Training Manager and Safety Officer.
Partner with the Training Manager to co-teach or independently lead Train-the-Trainer courses, workshops, and refresher classes as operational demands require.
Mentor, audit, and support certified On-the-Job Trainers to promote standardized instruction across shifts.
Develop and update curriculum covering current industry standards, pre-use visual and operational inspections, proper operation, and defect reporting.
Assist the Training Manager with new-hire orientation and training, maintaining the master training calendar, and preparing classrooms and equipment.
Verify new-hire onboarding tasks, collect required safety forms, and scan and organize documentation in employees’ designated Microsoft Teams folders.
Complete other qualified duties as assigned.
Complete applicable safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and job-related operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.