Training Specialist Weekend Shift
About The Position
Premium Guard, Inc. is hiring a DC Operations Training Specialist for its distribution center in Hebron, Kentucky. The Training Specialist develops and maintains a high-performing workforce by providing consistent, hands-on training to new and existing employees across multiple operational areas. The role ensures employees are proficient in warehouse functions—including order picking and pulling, order processing, inventory control, and powered industrial truck operation—while following company policies and safety standards. The position includes onboarding and orientation, practical instruction, equipment certifications and refresher training, employee skill assessments, documentation, and collaboration with supervisors and operations management to address skill gaps and improve training and operational processes. The role works a weekend schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; overtime is required. The work takes place in a warehouse environment with temperature variations and may involve occasional travel between sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to lead individual and group sessions.
- Ability to train and motivate employees at all skill levels.
- Ability to use hands-on, visual, and digital training techniques.
- Experience operating and instructing on forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet jacks.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with temperature variations and to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Certified Trainer or Forklift Instructor certification.
- At least 2 years of experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or logistics.
- Overtime is required.
- Occasional travel between sites may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience training employees in a high-volume distribution center.
- Knowledge of Lean or 5S methodology.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new distribution team members, including safety procedures, job expectations, and warehouse policies.
- Provide structured, hands-on training in order picking and pulling, packing and processing orders, inventory control and cycle counting, and operation of forklifts, reach trucks, and electric and manual pallet jacks.
- Reinforce OSHA and company safety standards.
- Conduct and document equipment certifications, retraining, and refresher courses as needed.
- Observe, assess, and document employee skills and progress.
- Provide employees and supervisors with feedback on performance and development needs.
- Partner with supervisors and operations management to identify skill gaps, improve training methods, and streamline operational processes.
- Maintain accurate records of training activities, certifications, attendance, and evaluations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month after the date of hire.
- 401(k) eligibility after 6 months.
- Personal Time Off (PTO) bank; eligible to accrue up to 128 hours annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
