**Job Title** Warehouse Trainer **Job Category** Manufacturing **Job Description** What starts with **YOU** , moves the world! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented **Warehouse Trainer** , based out of our **Avon, Indiana** . **What You Will Do:** + Build and sustain a continuous improvement culture throughout the Parts Distribution Center (PDC). + Train, evaluate, and certify warehouse employees to perform the duties of their respective positions. + Develop, coordinate, and deliver warehouse training programs, including Quality, Safety, AS400, equipment operation, and New Hire Orientation. + Create and maintain training materials related to warehouse processes, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. + Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with company, ISO, OSHA, and regulatory training requirements. + Identify training needs through employee interaction and operational assessments, then develop solutions to address skill gaps. + Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process enhancements that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity. + Partner with Operations, Human Resources, leadership teams, and external training providers to support employee development and business objectives. **Who You Are:** + A motivated trainer who is passionate about employee development and continuous improvement. + A strong communicator who can effectively engage employees at all levels of the organization. + A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships across departments. + An organized professional who can manage multiple priorities and training schedules. + A proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities for improvement and develops practical solutions. + A safety-focused individual committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. + A coach and mentor who provides constructive feedback and supports employee success. + A detail-oriented professional with strong recordkeeping and administrative skills. **What You Will Need (Education):** + Associate degree or Technical Degree preferred; equivalent warehouse operations experience will be considered. + Minimum of seven years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree. + Two or more years of training experience, preferably within a warehouse environment. + Five or more years of warehouse operations experience. + Training or certification experience in safety, quality, equipment operation, or process improvement preferred. **Skills, Experience & Abilities:** + Knowledge of training principles, warehouse operations, safety practices, and quality standards. + Experience developing and facilitating employee training programs. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to assess learning needs and adapt training methods to various learning styles. + Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of warehouse equipment and systems. + Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. + Ability to monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and recommend development opportunities. **Additional Information:** + Perform duties safely while actively supporting and promoting site safety programs and initiatives. + Prioritize training activities and schedules to ensure timely and effective training throughout the facility. + Make appropriate adjustments to training materials to ensure content remains effective, concise, and relevant. + Support and reinforce company policies related to safety, housekeeping/5S, environmental standards, quality, incident reporting, and workplace conduct. + Communicate concerns or deficiencies related to training, onboarding, employee development, or internal movement to Human Resources and Operations leadership. + Develop and implement training plans that support operational goals, employee growth, safety, and quality objectives. + Assist in sustaining the warehouse 5S + Safety program and other continuous improvement initiatives. + Manage time and workload efficiently to maintain acceptable attendance while minimizing overtime. + This position is instrumental in ensuring employees meet or exceed company standards and expectations regarding warehouse processes, safety, quality, environmental compliance, housekeeping/5S, proper equipment use, and productivity. Approximately 120 employees will benefit from the individualized instruction, coaching, and support provided by this role. + The performance of the Warehouse Trainer is highly visible due to the significant impact on employee development, operational efficiency, quality, and overall warehouse performance. This version is formatted as a professional job description and is ready to post