Safety and Training Lead

Priority Tire; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holiday pay

Employee discounts on company products

Professional growth and development

Casual fast-paced work environment

Autonomy to take ownership of yourRole

Job summary

Priority Tire in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a full-time Safety & Training Lead to drive workplace safety, employee development, and operational excellence across our warehouse.

You will audit safety practices, investigate incidents, and certify operators on forklifts and other equipment while maintaining training records and KPI reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in warehouse safety leadership or training.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and metrics.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and identify trends.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and accountability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Walk the warehouse floor to strengthen safety practices and guide employees.
• Lead site-wide safety initiatives, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; ensure corrective actions.
• Train and certify operators on forklifts and other equipment; manage training records.
• Coach employees through performance challenges and validate KPI achievement.
• Prepare performance reports and partner with leaders to improve safety and productivity.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety leadership

Employee training

KPI analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Accountability

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you the person who naturally spots risks before others do? Do you get satisfaction from teaching employees how to work smarter, safer, and more confidently? If creating a culture where safety, accountability, and development thrive sounds rewarding to you, then Priority Tire has an exciting opportunity waiting in Jacksonville, FL.

We’re seeking a full-time Safety & Training Lead to become a key driver of workplace safety, employee development, and operational excellence throughout our warehouse facility.

Why you’ll love working with us

At Priority Tire, we believe the best workplaces are built by empowered employees who are trusted to make a difference. We proudly provide:

• Competitive pay
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Holiday pay
• Employee discounts on company products
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Casual fast-paced work environment
• Autonomy to take ownership of your role and act independently without being micromanaged

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in warehouse operations, safety leadership, or employee training
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, operational workflows, and performance metrics
• Experience training and coaching employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Ability to analyze KPIs, identify trends, and validate performance readiness
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication, leadership, and accountability skills
• Ability to enforce standards while maintaining a positive and supportive safety culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Your day-to-day as our safety and training lead

Your day begins by walking the warehouse floor, identifying opportunities to strengthen safety practices and helping employees work confidently and efficiently. Throughout the day, you'll lead site-wide safety initiatives, conduct audits and risk assessments, investigate incidents and near misses, and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented. You'll serve as the facility's certified PIT trainer and evaluator, training and certifying operators on forklifts, EPJs, reach trucks, stock pickers, WAVs, and other equipment while managing training records and certification tracking. You'll coach employees through performance challenges, validate KPI achievement before advancement, oversee operational training across inventory, shipping, receiving, picking, consolidation, returns, and clerical systems, maintain compliance documentation, track certification renewals, support DOT and driver training requirements, prepare performance reports, and partner with leaders across the operation to improve safety, productivity, and overall site performance.

Primary Warehouse Operations Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or until work is completed
• Five-day schedule
• Weekends off

Alternate Operational Schedules (As Needed)

• Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or until work is completed
• Four-day schedule
• Ten-hour shifts
• Three consecutive days off

Our Mission: Priority Tire

With over 20 years of specialized expertise in the US replacement tire market, Priority Tire is a leader in e-commerce and wholesale tire distribution. We provide customers with high-quality radial tires that meet their performance needs without breaking their budget. We're known for excellence, and in 2024, we placed fourth on Newsweek's list of America's Best Online Shops for 2025 as well as named on their 2024 America's Best Online Shops list, demonstrating our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Joining us means becoming part of a driven team that values quality, teamwork, and growth.

Qualification

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.