Warehouse Training Lead: Safety, Skills & Systems

Performance Food Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Training Specialist to onboard and continually train warehouse staff, including selectors, forklift operators and loaders. You will use training guides and safety standards to drive compliant, efficient performance across shifts.

Responsibilities include hands-on instruction, developing training plans, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with leadership to ensure consistent training practices that support cost control and operational goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of order selection experience within the company or 2+ years overall.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training to new and existing warehouse associates to ensure safe, accurate, and productive performance.
• Train associates on order selection, forklift operation, putaway, replenishment, loading processes, and safety procedures.
• Utilize warehouse systems and tools effectively (e.g., WMS, SAE, reporting platforms).
• Conduct method observations and provide timely feedback to trainees and supervisors.
• Reinforce safety policies and ensure training aligns with standards.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Support classroom and floor-based instruction for long-term success in warehouse operations.

Skills

Training delivery

Instructional design

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Presentation skills

Training needs analysis

Training scheduling

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

WMS

SAE

Reporting platforms

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a Training Specialist to onboard and continually train warehouse staff, including selectors, forklift operators and loaders. You will use training guides and safety standards to drive compliant, efficient performance across shifts.

Responsibilities include hands-on instruction, developing training plans, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with leadership to ensure consistent training practices that support cost control and operational goals.