Forklift Certification & Safety Trainer (In-Office Houston)

EmployBridge, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

8 Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Wellness Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

EmployBridge, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Forklift Certification Specialist to lead forklift safety training programs and validate PIT operator skills at our Validation Center. You will deliver classroom and hands-on training and ensure OSHA compliance.

The role requires documenting training records, using Excel and Power BI to analyze data, and collaborating with safety and operations teams. Travel to client sites up to 25% and in-office work at the Houston ProLogistix branch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; occupational safety or PIT instruction training is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating and/or training others on forklift equipment.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of forklift operation, OSHA standards, and safety best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in a clear, engaging, and effective manner.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and adaptability.
• Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PIT candidates have completed all required assessments per Employbridge standards prior to training and validation.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on forklift safety training for new hires and experienced operators.
• Evaluate candidates through written assessments and practical demonstrations of forklift operation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date training records, skill evaluations, and site-specific certifications.
• Comply with Employbridge PIT Onboarding Program, OSHA, and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to track, analyze, and report training data; identify trends and recommend areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to address and resolve forklift-related safety concerns.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for PIT operations and upskilling during client visits and presentations to help secure new business and support client retention and expansion.
• Participate in site safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a team-oriented, safety-first culture in the validation center.
• Represent Employbridge virtually and in person, exemplifying our core values, service model, and commitment to safety and development.

Skills

Training/Instruction

OSHA standards

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Train-the-Trainer certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

EmployBridge, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Forklift Certification Specialist to lead forklift safety training programs and validate PIT operator skills at our Validation Center. You will deliver classroom and hands-on training and ensure OSHA compliance.

The role requires documenting training records, using Excel and Power BI to analyze data, and collaborating with safety and operations teams. Travel to client sites up to 25% and in-office work at the Houston ProLogistix branch.