Training Specialist Evening Shift

PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED • Weirton, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Premium Guard, Inc. is hiring a Training Specialist for a distribution center. The role develops and maintains a high-performing workforce by providing consistent, hands-on training to new and existing employees across warehouse operations. The specialist ensures employees are proficient in core warehouse functions and comply with company policies and safety standards.

The position is listed for Weirton, West Virginia, with a second-shift schedule of 3:30 p.m. to midnight. The description also mentions a distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee. Occasional travel between sites may be required. The role involves working in a warehouse with temperature variations, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to lead individual and group training sessions.
• Ability to train and motivate employees at all skill levels.
• Skill in 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 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including temperature variations, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• 2+ years of experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or logistics.
• Occasional travel between sites may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Trainer or Forklift Instructor certification.
• 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, covering safety procedures, job expectations, and warehouse policies.
• Provide structured, hands-on training in order picking and pulling, packing and order processing, inventory control and cycle counting, and operation of forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, 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.
• Work 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, with eligibility to accrue up to 128 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

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