Site Safety & Training Leader

Priority Tire; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive biweekly pay

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation, sick days, and holiday

Employee discounts on company products

Casual, fast-paced work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Priority Tire is seeking a Safety & Training Lead to join our Jacksonville, FL facility. You will lead on-site safety programs, oversee training, and certify PIT operators to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing warehouse.

You will collaborate with site leadership to drive KPI-driven improvements and safety culture. The role emphasizes audits, incident investigations, and structured training across warehouse functions, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced e-commerce

Qualifications

• 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 high attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong communication, leadership, and accountability skills
• Ability to enforce standards while maintaining a positive and supportive safety culture
• PIT certification or willingness to become a certified trainer
• Experience in e-commerce or distribution center environments
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse systems such as RF-Smart or NetSuite

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain all site-level safety programs in alignment with OSHA and corporate standards
• Conduct regular safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and risk assessments; document findings and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root-cause analysis, and support corrective and preventive action plans
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and targeted safety initiatives to reinforce safe work behaviors
• Monitor PPE usage, housekeeping standards, and equipment condition across the facility
• Serve as the certified trainer and evaluator for all Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, including forklifts, EPJ, reach truck, stock picker, WAV, and related equipment
• Train, test, and certify PIT operators and manage badge and certification tracking systems
• Ensure no employee operates equipment or performs specialized tasks without full training and KPI validation
• Deliver structured operational training for warehouse functions including picking, consolidation, inventory, shipping/receiving, returns, and clerical/system tasks
• Observe employee performance and provide coaching to address safety, accuracy, or productivity gaps
• Authorize progression to full assignment based on performance and KPI achievement
• Maintain accurate training records, certification logs, qualification checklists, and compliance documentation
• Track certification expirations, renewals, and retraining requirements
• Support driver training documentation and DOT/safety compliance audits
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on training progress, safety trends, and KPI qualification rates
• Partner with supervisors and managers to identify training gaps and improve overall site performance

Skills

Safety leadership

Employee training

Warehouse operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Priority Tire is seeking a Safety & Training Lead to join our Jacksonville, FL facility. You will lead on-site safety programs, oversee training, and certify PIT operators to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing warehouse.

You will collaborate with site leadership to drive KPI-driven improvements and safety culture. The role emphasizes audits, incident investigations, and structured training across warehouse functions, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced e-commerce