Warehouse Training Specialist: Safety & Growth

Hodge Company; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Great benefits

Competitive pay

Safety-focused

Ambitious team

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Hodge Company is seeking a Trainer to deliver training programs ensuring warehouse staff operate efficiently and safely. The role emphasizes effective communication, safety, and ongoing employee development.

Key duties include onboarding, hands-on and classroom instruction, skills assessments, and keeping detailed training records. You will promote Hodge values in a friendly, family‑oriented work environment and support continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in warehouse operations and training.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to tailor training to different learning styles.
• Forklift certification or operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive onboarding training for new warehouse employees to introduce them to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Deliver engaging and informative training sessions using various methods, such as hands‑on training, classroom instruction, and digital tools.
• Assess the skills and performance of warehouse employees to identify areas for improvement and development.
• Ensure that all training content emphasizes safety regulations and compliance, and that employees are aware of and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of training sessions, employee progress, and certification records.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and evolving warehouse technologies to continually improve and update training materials.
• Collect feedback from trainees and supervisor to make necessary adjustments to training programs.
• Be available and adaptable to accommodate training needs across all shifts, including weekends if necessary.
• Model company values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance in daily training.
• Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Warehouse operations

Training experience

Job description

Hodge Company is seeking a Trainer to deliver training programs ensuring warehouse staff operate efficiently and safely. The role emphasizes effective communication, safety, and ongoing employee development.

Key duties include onboarding, hands-on and classroom instruction, skills assessments, and keeping detailed training records. You will promote Hodge values in a friendly, family‑oriented work environment and support continuous improvement across shifts.