Website Summary

Trak group is partnering with a growing automotive manufacturing client seeking a Logistics Training Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. This position is responsible for ensuring new and existing employees are properly trained, certified, and equipped to safely operate material handling equipment while following established warehouse procedures.

The ideal candidate brings strong logistics and warehouse operations knowledge, employee training experience, and a passion for workplace safety and development. This highly visible role requires a hands-on professional who can effectively train employees across multiple shifts, evaluate performance, maintain training documentation, and continuously improve training programs to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Employee Training & Development

• Develop, schedule, and deliver comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing warehouse employees.

• Lead new hire onboarding and ensure employees receive the necessary training to perform their jobs safely and effectively.

• Create and maintain structured daily and weekly training schedules.

• Monitor training progress and ensure all required training is completed, documented, and certified.

• Evaluate employee skill levels and readiness to safely operate warehouse equipment.

• Adapt training techniques to accommodate different learning styles and employee needs.

• Provide hands-on instruction, classroom training, and other training methods as appropriate.

• Work closely with warehouse leadership to identify training gaps and performance improvement opportunities.

• Conduct regular follow-ups with new employees to evaluate training effectiveness and progress.

• Develop additional training plans and checkpoints for employees requiring further support.

Safety & Equipment Certification

• Develop and maintain safety training programs aligned with OSHA regulations and material handling equipment requirements.

• Conduct forklift training, evaluations, and certification activities.

• Assess employee competency in safely operating various types of forklifts and warehouse equipment.

• Train employees on proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and standard work practices.

• Develop and implement ergonomics training, including proper lifting techniques, safe movement, and injury prevention.

• Perform safety observations and identify opportunities to reduce workplace hazards.

• Promote a strong safety culture focused on accident prevention and employee accountability.

• Learn and operate warehouse equipment to effectively demonstrate safe operating procedures.

• Become proficient in Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and train employees on basic troubleshooting and equipment recovery procedures.

Training Documentation & Program Improvement

• Maintain accurate employee training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.

• Develop, update, and organize training materials, including:

  • Standard operating procedures and work instructions

  • Forklift certification materials

  • Training guides and job aids

  • Instructional videos and e-learning resources

  • Employee training assessments and tracking tools

• Ensure training documentation is current, accessible, and consistently utilized.

• Monitor training compliance and communicate deficiencies to warehouse leadership.

• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, employee retention, and operational performance.

• Collaborate with leadership to refine job-specific training requirements and preferred operating methods.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse safety, training, and productivity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Warehouse Management and Logistics leadership to align training programs with operational needs.

• Review employee training progress and performance with leadership.

• Coordinate training resources and schedules to support employees across multiple shifts.

• Communicate training expectations, safety requirements, and performance standards to employees.

• Support warehouse operations by maintaining knowledge of job functions, equipment, and material flow processes.

• Perform additional training and logistics-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate, and deliver effective employee training programs.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics processes, and material handling equipment.

• Understanding of employee training techniques and different learning styles.

• Ability to adapt training methods to individual employee needs.

• Ability to learn, operate, and train employees on various types of warehouse machinery and equipment.

• Ability to develop a strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements related to material handling equipment.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and injury prevention.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Experience maintaining accurate training documentation, records, and certifications.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable providing hands-on training to employees with varying experience levels.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with warehouse leadership.

• Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts to support training needs.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field.

• Experience developing training programs in an automotive manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Previous experience conducting forklift training and operator certification.

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and industrial safety training requirements.

• Experience developing classroom training, e-learning programs, and instructional videos.

• Knowledge of learning management systems and digital training tools.

• Experience with Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, SharePoint, and SharePoint Lists.

• Familiarity with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and basic equipment troubleshooting.

• Experience creating standard work instructions, job aids, and training assessments.

• Background in employee onboarding, performance coaching, and training program improvement.

• Experience developing ergonomics and workplace injury prevention programs.