Forklift Trainer - Reach Truck

Randstad Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is looking for a Training Specialist to lead training initiatives for forklift operation and safety procedures. This role involves training both new and existing employees on essential warehouse operations and safety protocols. Candidates should have significant experience with Material Handling Equipment and a valid forklift license, along with strong communication skills to facilitate training sessions effectively.

Benefits

Temporary to Permanent position

Weekly payment

Medical benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Material Handling Equipment.
• Experience operating a Crown Reach truck and various types of forklifts.
• Prior experience in a trainer role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for new hires on safety and warehouse systems.
• Deliver ongoing refresher training for current employees.
• Assist in auditing health and safety compliance and maintain training documentation.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment

Forklift Operation

Safety Training

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Valid external forklift license

Certified MHE trainer (Train the Trainer)

Job description

Forklift Operator Ready for a New Challenge? Become a Training Specialist!

Randstad is hiring a Training Specialist in Brantford, Ontario. If you're an experienced forklift operator with a passion for safety and a desire to teach, this is your chance to lead training for new and current employees. You'll cover safe forklift operation (Crown Reach Truck), warehouse systems, and other vital procedures.

Position: Forklift Trainer / Training Specialist
Location: Brantford, Ontario
Shifts: Day and Afternoon
Salary: $23-$23.50/hr

Advantages
- Temporary to Permanent position
- Get paid weekly through Randstad
- Medical benefits
- Competitive hourly rate


Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive training for new hires on site safety, material handling equipment (MHE), warehouse management systems (WMS), and quality standards.
Deliver ongoing refresher training for current employees on safety, MHE, WMS, and quality, ensuring continuous skill development.
Assist with auditing employee adherence to health and safety, SQF, and inventory processes, providing reports and improvement recommendations. You'll also maintain meticulous training documentation and ensure full compliance with all safety regulations and legislation.
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational excellence, health and safety programs (including wellness and ergonomics), and reduce incidents. Lead communication strategies to boost safety awareness and operational expertise across all levels.
Understand key work processes (H&S, SQF, warehouse, yard operations) and support the operations team by performing material handling tasks like picking, loading, and unloading when not engaged in training.


Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years Material Handling Equipment experience is required
Specific experience operating a Crown Reach truck and counterbalance, reach, order picker and pallet truck
Valid external forklift license
Prior experience in a trainer role
Experience with wireless RF systems including voice picking considered an asset.
Experience with preferred picking practice is an asset.
Experience working in Cold storage considered an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) considered an asset.
Experience in using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Certified MHE trainer (Train the Trainer) or willing to complete.

Summary
If you meet the requirements of this role, please apply directly to this posting today or email your updated resume to [e-mail] with the subject, Forklift Trainer.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted at this time.

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