Performance Instructor

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a RDC Performance Instructor to serve as the primary department trainer in the DC Operations team. Responsibilities include new hire training, safety leadership, and teaching best methods for tasks across departments.

The role supports development toward supervisory paths and requires strong communication and coaching abilities. The position emphasizes safety, process improvements, and the ability to train others on industrial equipment while rotating through

Qualifications

• Experience training others
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)

Responsibilities

• Train associates on equipment and safety
• Lead shift briefings including safety topics and daily events
• Rotate across departments to support daily operations
• Provide coaching to associates under supervision
• Identify and implement process improvements or new training
• Maintain safety culture and excellent safety performance

Skills

Training colleagues

Power equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership experience

Tools

WMS troubleshooting

Job description

Your Impact

The RDC Performance Instructor (PI) is a DC Operations Team Member position designed to be the primary department trainer. This includes new hire training, best methods/job function training, equipment training, and other duties as assigned by the Senior Operations Manager and department Supervisor. When not performing as a PI, this individual performs normal on-standard functions or participates in assigned special projects under the direction of DC leadership. When performing normal on-standard functions, this role is eligible for the Performance Team Member Bonus. The Performance Instructor must be able to teach others and maintain a culture of safety among associates to achieve a safe working environment. In addition, the Performance Instructor may be leveraged as a development role for future advancement to Supervisor.

What You Will Do

• Acts as industrial powered equipment trainer
• Maintains excellent safety performance which is a requirement for retaining Performance Instructor status
• Works/trains in any established area as assigned and rotates throughout various departments
• Provides leadership/coaching to associates under the direction of a Supervisor or other salaried leader
• Sets the example of best practices and methods for tasks in the department
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among associates
• Maintains high performance when working on-standard in established areas
• Helps new hires and those who change departments learn skills that will improve their upward mobility
• Communicates effectively with other associates regarding business objectives or current issues
• Identifies and assists with implementing process improvements or new training processes launched from corporate
• Additional Responsibilities
• Conducts shift briefing, including safety topics, upcoming events and demand for the day
• Performs Operations tasks (receiving, picking product and loading) to assist in accomplishing daily workload
• Attends and participates in required training programs
• Learns and demonstrates skill on new equipment; becomes certified on new equipment
• Learns new skills and becomes certified in multiple areas in order to rotate within the facility

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience training others
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)

Preferred Skills/Education

• High school diploma or GED General Studies
• Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility
• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Experience troubleshooting warehouse management system issues
• Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
• Certified as industrial powered equipment trainer

About Lowe's

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.