Trainer - 2nd Shift

Hodge Company; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Great benefits

Competitive pay

Safety-focused

Ambitious team

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Hodge Company is seeking a Trainer to deliver training programs ensuring warehouse staff operate efficiently and safely. The role emphasizes effective communication, safety, and ongoing employee development.

Key duties include onboarding, hands-on and classroom instruction, skills assessments, and keeping detailed training records. You will promote Hodge values in a friendly, family‑oriented work environment and support continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in warehouse operations and training.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to tailor training to different learning styles.
• Forklift certification or operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive onboarding training for new warehouse employees to introduce them to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Deliver engaging and informative training sessions using various methods, such as hands‑on training, classroom instruction, and digital tools.
• Assess the skills and performance of warehouse employees to identify areas for improvement and development.
• Ensure that all training content emphasizes safety regulations and compliance, and that employees are aware of and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of training sessions, employee progress, and certification records.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and evolving warehouse technologies to continually improve and update training materials.
• Collect feedback from trainees and supervisor to make necessary adjustments to training programs.
• Be available and adaptable to accommodate training needs across all shifts, including weekends if necessary.
• Model company values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance in daily training.
• Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Warehouse operations

Training experience

Job description

As the Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering training programs to ensure that our warehouse employees perform their duties efficiently and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of warehouse operations, be an effective communicator, and have a passion for employee development.

Why HODGE

At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That's why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:

• Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.
• Great Benefits: We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more!
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded!
• Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.
• Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.
• Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.

What You'll Do

• New Employee Orientation: Conduct comprehensive onboarding training for new warehouse employees to introduce them to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Training Delivery: Deliver engaging and informative training sessions using various methods, such as hands‑on training, classroom instruction, and digital tools.
• Skills Assessment: Assess the skills and performance of warehouse employees to identify areas for improvement and development.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all training content emphasizes safety regulations and compliance, and that employees are aware of and adhere to safety protocols.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of training sessions, employee progress, and certification records.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep abreast of industry best practices and evolving warehouse technologies to continually improve and update training materials.
• Feedback and Evaluation: Collect feedback from trainees and supervisor to make necessary adjustments to training programs.
• Shift Flexibility: Be available and adaptable to accommodate training needs across all shifts, including weekends if necessary.
• Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.
• Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the Trainer must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse operations and training.
• Proven knowledge of safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and tailor training to different learning styles.
• Attentive to details with excellent organizational abilities.
• Certification in forklift operation and other relevant equipment.
• Proficiency in using training software and tools a plus.

Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment visa sponsorship at any point during their employment are not eligible for this position. This includes OPT-to-H-1B transitions.