Warehouse Training Lead - Safety & Ops Champion

TA Services; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Doc-On-Demand

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TA Services in Janesville, WI is seeking a Training Specialist to lead onboarding and ongoing training for warehouse staff. You will coach employees, adapt methods for diverse learners, and ensure compliance with safety and process standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will conduct hands-on forklift training, monitor performance, and maintain training records. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience required.
• Lead, supervisory, or employee training experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience operating sit-down and stand-up Powered Industrial Vehicles preferred.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety practices, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and evaluate employees with varying levels of experience and learning styles.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and JotForm.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes including shipping, receiving, inventory handling, and repack operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate onboarding and training programs for new and current warehouse employees.
• Provide hands-on instruction and coaching to employees with varying levels of experience, learning styles, and communication preferences.
• Adapt training methods as needed to promote understanding, competency, and retention.
• Provide hands-on training for shipping, receiving, inventory handling, repack operations, and other warehouse processes.
• Ensure employees understand and follow established operational procedures and standards.
• Support cross-training initiatives to increase employee versatility and operational effectiveness.
• Provide hands-on training for sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Evaluate operator competency and reinforce safe operating practices.
• Ensure employees understand and follow applicable equipment, safety, and warehouse procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance throughout training periods and provide feedback and additional coaching as needed.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Partner with supervisors and team leads to identify training needs and develop improvement plans.
• Build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with employees across departments and shifts.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and assisting with implementation.
• Lead by example and promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Safety focus

Communication

Forklift operation

Warehouse systems

Outlook

Excel

JotForm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Vehicles

Job description

TA Services in Janesville, WI is seeking a Training Specialist to lead onboarding and ongoing training for warehouse staff. You will coach employees, adapt methods for diverse learners, and ensure compliance with safety and process standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will conduct hands-on forklift training, monitor performance, and maintain training records. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting multiple shifts.