Training & Safety Specialist

Yusen Logistics • Sumner, WA

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About The Position

The Training & Safety Specialist trains new and current employees and temporary associates in the safe and proper performance of warehousing and material-handling duties, including receiving, storing, recycling, shipping, and transporting goods and products. Training covers Material Handler and Equipment Operator duties and customer-specific procedures. The role also monitors employee safety, supports safety-culture improvements, and contributes to training-guide development. The position requires the ability to perform all essential Material Handler and Equipment Operator duties independently. A high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience are preferred. Multilingual skills are preferred.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform each essential Material Handler and Equipment Operator duty without oversight or assistance on required tasks.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train or retrain employees and temporary associates on the use of radio-frequency equipment.
• Train staff in proper loading and unloading procedures.
• Train staff to operate motorized equipment, including cherry-pickers, motorized pallet jacks, and counterbalance lifts with attachments such as forks, clamps, and slip sheets.
• Train staff in disassembling, reassembling, or repairing products, materials, or equipment.
• Train staff to sort, bale, weigh, load, and recycle materials according to customer specifications.
• Train staff to attach identifying tags or labels and mark information on cartons or other containers.
• Train staff to fill customer shipping orders and prepare products for shipment.
• Train staff on specialized customer-account procedures and safety policies related to each job function.
• Assist in creating and improving training guides.
• Perform daily safety observations and monitor employee safety.
• Partner with the Agency On-Site to improve safety culture.
• Provide safety recommendations to management and report near misses and safety violations in SIMS.
• Train new employees and associates and follow up on their progress.
• Collaborate with management on associate progress and recommend improvement actions.
• Champion or participate in at least one KAIZEN per quarter.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, cooperate with others, interact professionally, complete assigned work in a timely manner, comply with company policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after the start date.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Vacation.

What This Job Offers

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