Training & Performance Specialist

Ultipro; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Volunteer time

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane is seeking a Training Specialist to design, deliver, and maintain onboarding and ongoing training for warehouse staff and temporary associates. You will ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to procedures, while maintaining certifications and records.

You will conduct hands-on instruction for equipment operation, systems, and processes, evaluate competency, and partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, and HR to drive continuous improvement. On-site presence required.

Qualifications

• Two years or more in training, learning & development or related experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, safety, quality, onboarding, or workforce development preferred.
• Experience delivering classroom and hands-on training, conducting evaluations, and managing certification or compliance programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding, training refresher, compliance, and job-specific training for employees and temporary associates.
• Deliver training in accordance with company policies, safety standards, operational procedures, and customer requirements.
• Maintain training records, certifications, evaluations, and completion tracking.
• Provide hands-on instruction for equipment operation, systems, processes, and safety practices.
• Evaluate employee competency, provide coaching, and identify training or performance gaps.
• Develop and maintain training materials, schedules, matrices, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, and HR to support employee development and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, recertifications, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify training needs and implement solutions to improve performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Onboarding

Training delivery

Coaching

Compliance

Documentation

Equipment training

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & improvement

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High School or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Conduct onboarding, training refresher, compliance, and job-specific training for employees and temporary associates.
• Deliver training in accordance with company policies, safety standards, operational procedures, and customer requirements.
• Maintain training records, certifications, evaluations, and completion tracking.
• Provide hands-on instruction for equipment operation, systems, processes, and safety practices.
• Evaluate employee competency, provide coaching, and identify training or performance gaps.
• Develop and maintain training materials, schedules, matrices, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, and HR to support employee development and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, recertifications, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify training needs and implement solutions to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, safety, quality, and distribution processes.
• Ability to effectively train, coach, and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and documentation management.
• Skilled in communicating procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and system processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, Quality, HR, IT, and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job may require presence on-site at the assigned work location.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of training, learning and development, or related experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, safety, quality, onboarding, or workforce development preferred.
• Experience delivering classroom and hands-on training, conducting evaluations, and managing certification or compliance programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Safety certification, training certification, or related coursework preferred.:// no errors?
• Train-the-Trainer certification preferred.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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