Warehouse Training & Compliance Coordinator

Valley Queen • Milbank, SD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating employee training and compliance activities that support safe and effective warehouse operations. This role oversees onboarding, equipment certification, skills development, training documentation, and compliance auditing to ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform their duties. This position will be expected to collaborate throughout the organization to support workforce development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required for this position.
• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics operations, including experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Forklift certification will be required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering training programs, conducting audits or observations, developing training materials, and supporting safety and compliance initiatives is preferred.
• Forklift certification and experience serving as a trainer or subject matter expert for equipment operation and workplace safety are highly desirable.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver onboarding, orientation, and operational training programs for warehouse employees.
• Manage forklift certification, evaluation, and recertification programs for all plant employees.
• Maintain training records, certification tracking, and compliance documentation.
• Develop and update training materials, work instructions, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct audits, observations, and skills assessments to ensure employee competency and compliance.
• Partner with cross departmental teams to identify training needs and support employee development.
• Assist with incident investigations and coordinate corrective actions, retraining, and compliance initiatives.
• Analyze training effectiveness and compliance data to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for warehouse training, forklift safety, and compliance requirements.

What This Job Offers

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