Warehouse Safety & Training Specialist

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage Llc in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to coordinate and train new warehouse staff in safety, forklift operations, and standard work practices. The role focuses on compliance, hands-on coaching, and fostering a culture of safe work habits.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, a high school diploma, and comfort with lifting up to 60 pounds and operating MHE. This is a full-time on-site position with regular daytime support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Prior use of forklift and motorized equipment required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Forklift compliance and Operations training program.
• Ensures proper training of team members on safety & health requirements and policies to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Observes Warehouse activities and conditions. Regularly monitors health and safety policy violations. Enforces prescribed use of safety equipment (such as PPE) and the proper application of required safety procedures.
• Ensures regulatory safety compliance and implements required improvements; recommends changes to current safety policies and procedures.
• Assists New Hire Safety Orientation to all new warehouse team members.
• Develops productive personal relationships with team members at all levels to affect positive safety behavioral and cultural changes. Completes team member safety observations.
• Supports the Safety and Training Manager.
• Any other reasonable request by management.

Skills

Standing long hours

Lift up to 60 pounds

Bend/twist/reach

Mathematical counting

MHE operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Vertical Cold Storage Llc in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to coordinate and train new warehouse staff in safety, forklift operations, and standard work practices. The role focuses on compliance, hands-on coaching, and fostering a culture of safe work habits.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, a high school diploma, and comfort with lifting up to 60 pounds and operating MHE. This is a full-time on-site position with regular daytime support.