Warehouse Trainer

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, Indiana is seeking a Warehouse Trainer to build and sustain a continuous improvement culture at the Parts Distribution Center. You will train and evaluate warehouse employees in their respective roles and maintain training records.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate or Technical Degree and at least seven years of warehouse operations experience. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Join us in enhancing employee development and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Technical Degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of warehouse operations experience.
• Two or more years of training experience in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Train, evaluate, and certify warehouse employees.
• Develop and deliver warehouse training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records for compliance.

Skills

Training principles knowledge

Warehouse operations experience

Safety practices knowledge

Quality standards knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organizational and planning skills

Education

Associate or Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Warehouse Trainer – Avon, Indiana

Job Title: Warehouse Trainer, location: Avon, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a continuous improvement culture throughout the Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
• Train, evaluate, and certify warehouse employees in their respective roles.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver warehouse training programs—including Quality, Safety, AS400, equipment operation, and New Hire Orientation.
• Create and maintain training materials related to warehouse processes, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with company, ISO, OSHA, and regulatory training requirements.
• Identify training needs through employee interaction and operational assessments, then develop solutions to address skill gaps.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process enhancements that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, leadership teams, and external training providers to support employee development and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Technical Degree preferred; equivalent warehouse operations experience will be considered.
• Minimum of seven years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.
• Two or more years of training experience, preferably within a warehouse environment.
• Five or more years of warehouse operations experience.
• Training or certification experience in safety, quality, equipment operation, or process improvement preferred.

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Knowledge of training principles, warehouse operations, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Experience developing and facilitating employee training programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to assess learning needs and adapt training methods to various learning styles.
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of warehouse equipment and systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and recommend development opportunities.

Legal Notice

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.