Warehouse Training & Safety Specialist

Hodge Company; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodge Company is seeking a Trainer to deliver comprehensive warehouse training, onboarding new employees, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will utilize hands-on, classroom, and digital methods to build capable, compliant teams.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adaptability across shifts, with certification in forklift operation and proficiency in training software as assets. A strong communicator who develops staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in warehouse operations and training.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to adapt training to diverse groups and learning styles.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Proficiency with training software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• New Employee Orientation: onboarding training for new warehouse employees.
• Training Delivery: engaging sessions via hands-on, classroom, and digital tools.
• Skills Assessment: measure employee performance for development.
• Safety Compliance: emphasize safety regulations and protocols.
• Documentation: record training sessions and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: update materials with industry best practices.
• Feedback and Evaluation: adjust programs from trainee and supervisor input.
• Shift Flexibility: cover all shifts, including weekends if needed.
• Demonstrate HODGE Values: uphold Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, Balance.
• Additional Duties: support changing business conditions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Training software

Forklift operation

Job description

Hodge Company is seeking a Trainer to deliver comprehensive warehouse training, onboarding new employees, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will utilize hands-on, classroom, and digital methods to build capable, compliant teams.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adaptability across shifts, with certification in forklift operation and proficiency in training software as assets. A strong communicator who develops staff is essential.