Performance Instructor-Wknds

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Performance Instructor to train associates in a DC environment, focusing on new hire onboarding, methods, and safety. This role includes coaching for future advancement and performing regular duties when not teaching.

The PI guides safe operations, reinforces standard work, and may participate in special projects under DC leadership. A strong trainer with safety focus is essential to excel at Lowe's.

Qualifications

• Experience training others in a warehouse or DC environment.
• Ability to teach best practices and safety culture.
• Comfort with basic math and reading comprehension for instruction.
• Experience operating power equipment and using MS Office.
• Able to work independently or with a team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire training and ongoing function training for the department.
• Deliver equipment training and safety-focused instruction.
• Support special projects and act as a development path to future leadership.
• Maintain a culture of safety and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Training others

Safety compliance

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Independent / team work

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

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. 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.