Warehouse Trainer

Hyster-Yale Group•Avon, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, is seeking an exceptional and talented Warehouse Trainer to join their team in Avon, Indiana. This role is crucial for building and sustaining a continuous improvement culture within the Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The trainer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive training programs covering quality, safety, AS400 systems, equipment operation, and new hire orientation. They will also create and maintain training materials, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and identify training needs to address skill gaps. This position plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives and partnering with various departments to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree or Technical Degree preferred; equivalent warehouse operations experience will be considered.
Minimum of seven years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.
Two or more years of training experience, preferably within a warehouse environment.
Five or more years of warehouse operations experience.
Knowledge of training principles, warehouse operations, safety practices, and quality standards.
Experience developing and facilitating employee training programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to assess learning needs and adapt training methods to various learning styles.
Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of warehouse equipment and systems.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Ability to monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and recommend development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification experience in safety, quality, equipment operation, or process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain a continuous improvement culture throughout the Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
Train, evaluate, and certify warehouse employees to perform the duties of their respective positions.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver warehouse training programs, including Quality, Safety, AS400, equipment operation, and New Hire Orientation.
Create and maintain training materials related to warehouse processes, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with company, ISO, OSHA, and regulatory training requirements.
Identify training needs through employee interaction and operational assessments, then develop solutions to address skill gaps.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process enhancements that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, leadership teams, and external training providers to support employee development and business objectives.
Perform duties safely while actively supporting and promoting site safety programs and initiatives.
Prioritize training activities and schedules to ensure timely and effective training throughout the facility.
Make appropriate adjustments to training materials to ensure content remains effective, concise, and relevant.
Support and reinforce company policies related to safety, housekeeping/5S, environmental standards, quality, incident reporting, and workplace conduct.
Communicate concerns or deficiencies related to training, onboarding, employee development, or internal movement to Human Resources and Operations leadership.
Develop and implement training plans that support operational goals, employee growth, safety, and quality objectives.
Assist in sustaining the warehouse 5S + Safety program and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage time and workload efficiently to maintain acceptable attendance while minimizing overtime.