Senior Warehouse Equipment Training Leader

Arvato Bertelsmann; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Pay

401(k) matching

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Equipment Trainer to lead the development and delivery of operator training programs across our Louisville warehouse operations. You will ensure employees are trained, certified, and competent in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks and equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on equipment experience with strong coaching and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years of warehouse equipment operating experience.
• 3–5+ years of equipment training or instructor experience.
• Spanish-English bilingual candidates strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience operating multiple types of powered industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling.
• Experience creating and delivering training programs.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to coach employees with varying experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training for warehouse employees operating powered industrial equipment.
• Evaluate, certify, and recertify operators through written and practical assessments.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and refresher training to support safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Develop and maintain training materials, procedures, and certification programs to meet operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and warehouse safety standards.
• Monitor operator performance, identify skill gaps, and partner with leadership on employee development plans.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, completion tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, HR, and Quality teams to support onboarding, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for powered industrial equipment training and warehouse safety best practices.

Skills

Equipment operation

Training experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Documentation

MS Office/Google Workspace

Coaching

Safety compliance

Warehouse operations

Education

Diploma or degree preferred

Job description

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Equipment Trainer to lead the development and delivery of operator training programs across our Louisville warehouse operations. You will ensure employees are trained, certified, and competent in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks and equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on equipment experience with strong coaching and leadership abilities.