DC Warehouse Training Lead: Safety & Operations

Paycom - ATS; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k after 6 months

PTO up to 128 hours annually

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc. in Hebron, KY is seeking a DC Operations Training Specialist to develop and deliver hands-on training across order picking, packing, processing, inventory control and forklift operation.

The role requires 2+ years in distribution, training experience in high-volume DCs, and certification as a trainer or forklift instructor; you will partner with site leaders to raise safety, efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or logistics.
• Experience training employees in a high-volume distribution center.
• Knowledge of Lean or 5S methodology.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment (temperature variations, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new distribution team members, including safety procedures, job expectations, and warehouse policies.
• Deliver structured, hands-on training in essential warehouse functions such as order picking/pulling, packing and processing orders, inventory control and cycle counting, forklift, reach truck, and pallet jack operation (electric and manual).
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Training

Motivation

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Order picker operation

Pallet jack operation

Microsoft Office

WMS

Lean/5S

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift Instructor Certification

Certified Trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

Premium Guard, Inc. in Hebron, KY is seeking a DC Operations Training Specialist to develop and deliver hands-on training across order picking, packing, processing, inventory control and forklift operation.

The role requires 2+ years in distribution, training experience in high-volume DCs, and certification as a trainer or forklift instructor; you will partner with site leaders to raise safety, efficiency and compliance.