Performance Instructor-Wknd Days

Lowe's; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Team Member Bonus

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a Performance Instructor to lead the DC operations training program and serve as the primary department trainer. You will train new hires, deliver best practices, and promote a culture of safety among associates.

When not training, you will perform standard DC tasks and may participate in special projects under DC leadership. Qualified candidates will have experience training others, the ability to operate power equipment, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience training others.
• Leadership experience in a warehouse/ DC setting.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to operate power equipment (forklift, reach truck).
• Bi-lingual skills are a plus, if applicable to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire and on-the-job training.
• Deliver safety-focused coaching and best practices.
• Support development opportunities for future advancement to Coach.
• Perform standard DC functions when not training and participate in special projects.

Skills

Experience training others

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Leadership experience

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Yard truck

Job description

What You Will Do

The 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 Assistant Operations Manager and department Coach. 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 Coach.

What We’re Looking For

• Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on the needs of the facility.
• Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility.
• Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
• Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Experience training others
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)
• Proven record of complying with safety requirements
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Demonstrated track record of consistent and reliable on-the-job contribution
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or with a team
• Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified as industrial powered equipment trainer
• 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
• Bi-lingual skills helpful, if applicable to the facility

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. 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.

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.