Safety/Technical Trainer

Tri - Lift Industries Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Gas card

Tablet

Laptop

401(k) plan with 4% match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Tri-Lift Industries, Inc. is seeking a Training Specialist to lead forklift operator certification and safety trainings. The role includes classroom and hands-on instruction, developing materials, and supporting field technicians and customers.

You'll deliver OSHA-aligned programs, maintain records, and help expand training offerings. Travel is regional (about 25–50%), and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years minor technical experience with industrial equipment
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with OSHA forklift regulations and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (regional, ~25–50%)
• Willingness to learn and self manage time to success.
• Ability to understand necessary service and training manuals and schematics
• Can safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and hands-on training on safe operation.
• Deliver operator certification courses compliant with OSHA and industry standards.
• Facilitate refresher training, product updates, and onboarding courses for new hires.
• Train customers and technicians on equipment usage, safety, and care.
• Find, quote and sell training opportunities to current and prospective customers.
• Develop and update training materials, manuals, SOPs, and presentations based on OEM content and internal needs.
• Customize training for various equipment types: electric forklifts, IC forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, MEWPS etc.
• Assess trainee performance through written exams, practical demonstrations, and observation.
• Issue operator or technician certifications upon successful completion.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification logs in compliance with internal and guidelines.
• Promote and reinforce a culture of safety-first in all training environments.
• Ensure training meets or exceeds regulatory requirements
• Assist with safety audits and incident investigations as needed.
• Gather and analyze trainee feedback to continuously improve training quality.
• Assist in creating technical career paths for field and shop technicians.
• Support field service operations with real-time training when needed (ride-alongs, troubleshooting coaching).
• Support sales teams in visiting customers and conducting safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

OSHA regulations

Tools

Power tools

Lifts

Hoists

Hydraulic jacks

Overhead cranes

Job description

Who Is Tri-Lift Industries?

Tri-Lift Industries, Inc. is a third generation family business seeking qualified individuals to be part of our growing team. As the leader in material handling equipment and solutions, we represent CLARK, BYD, and Liugong forklifts as well as aerial equipment and solutions, covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Tri-Lift Industries provides opportunities and offers continuous paid training, wages that are flexible and based on previous experience and training, a complete benefit package for employees and their families to include paid time off, medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, matching 401K Plan, uniform and if a road technician, a vehicle and gas card. Our technicians have a positive attitude, good organizational and communication skills and have their own tools. Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and have a valid and current driver’s license. Driving record will be reviewed by insurance company for eligibility for company vehicle.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Compensation and PTO
• Extensive Hands-On Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Company Uniforms
• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• Tablet and Laptop
• 401(k) Plan that Matches 4%
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance with Additional Purchase Options

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000, includes company vehicle and company provided gas card.

JOB SUMMARY

• Conduct classroom and hands-on training on safe operation. May involve technical help in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair courses internally.
• Deliver operator certification courses compliant with OSHA and industry standards.
• Facilitate refresher training, product updates, and onboarding courses for new hires.
• Train customers and technicians on equipment usage, safety, and care.
• Find, quote and sell training opportunities to current and prospective customers.
• Develop and update training materials, manuals, SOPs, and presentations based on OEM content and internal needs.
• Customize training for various equipment types: electric forklifts, IC forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, MEWPS etc.
• Assess trainee performance through written exams, practical demonstrations, and observation.
• Issue operator or technician certifications upon successful completion.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification logs in compliance with internal and guidelines.
• Promote and reinforce a culture of safety-first in all training environments.
• Ensure training meets or exceeds regulatory requirements
• Assist with safety audits and incident investigations as needed.
• Gather and analyze trainee feedback to continuously improve training quality.
• Assist in creating technical career paths for field and shop technicians.
• Support field service operations with real-time training when needed (ride-alongs, troubleshooting coaching).
• Support sales teams in visiting customers and conducting safety audits and inspections.

Requirements:

• 2 years minor technical experience with industrial equipment
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with OSHA forklift regulations and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (regional, ~25–50%
• Willingness to learn and self manage time to success.
• Ability to understand necessary service and training manuals and schematics
• Can safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

The typical work schedule is as follows. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or as needed JT