Warehouse Forklift Driver Trainer

Holman Logistics•Piedmont, SC

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver Trainer coordinates and conducts forklift-operation training for Team Members, adapting training schedules to hiring and training demands across shifts. The trainer delivers group and one-on-one sessions, evaluates trainee progress, completes training reports, and helps Team Members with questions about performing forklift-related tasks. The role also creates and updates training manuals and agendas, develops materials with management, monitors training effectiveness, and suggests improvements to work procedures. The position performs all essential functions of the Material Handler role and follows applicable safety and security standards. It requires reliable attendance, the ability to work across shifts as needed, and willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime during busy seasons. The trainer also confers with management, supervisors, and Team Members to understand work situations requiring training and changes to policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.

Requirements

Five years of related experience.
Basic scanner technology and basic computer skills.
Valid state driver’s license.
Forklift certification.
Ability to work the required schedule and arrive on time, move across shifts as needed, and work voluntary or mandatory overtime required during busy seasons.
Effective, courteous written and verbal communication; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, routine reports, and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of Team Members or customers.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
Ability to meet or exceed production guidelines and work independently without interruptions.
Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately, and to count, document, or scan units as needed.
Ability to verify paperwork and product condition, and evaluate trainee progress.
Ability to work systematically, take accountability, perform accurately and thoroughly, adapt to workplace changes, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate training schedules with hiring and training demands across all shifts.
Conduct training sessions in areas such as unloading, preloading, and loading.
Conduct group and one-on-one training sessions as needed.
Evaluate trainees to measure progress and training effectiveness.
Complete training reports and evaluations for trainees.
Assist Team Members with questions about performing specific forklift-operation tasks.
Create and update training manuals and agendas.
Work with management to develop training materials.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
Suggest improvements to work procedures.
Perform all essential functions of the Material Handler position.
Maintain reliable attendance and perform duties in accordance with safety and security standards.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Consult with management, supervisors, and Team Members to identify training needs and understand changes to policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.