Training Specialist Evening Shift
About The Position
Premium Guard, Inc. is hiring a Training Specialist for its distribution center in Weirton, West Virginia. The role develops and maintains a high-performing workforce by delivering consistent, hands-on training to new and existing employees across warehouse operations. It ensures employees are proficient in order picking and pulling, order processing, inventory control, and powered industrial truck operation while following company policies and safety standards. The Training Specialist facilitates onboarding and orientation, provides equipment and task training, assesses employee skills and progress, and maintains records of training activities and certifications. The role partners with supervisors and operations management to identify skill gaps, improve training methods, and streamline operational processes. The schedule is 2nd shift, 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with occasional travel between sites potentially required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead individual and group sessions.
- Ability to train and motivate employees at all skill levels.
- Skill in using 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with temperature variations and requirements to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- At least 2 years of experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or logistics.
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, including safety procedures, job expectations, and warehouse policies.
- Deliver 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 feedback to employees and supervisors 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 with eligibility 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
