Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Position Summary

The Bilingual Trainer is responsible for coordinating, delivering, and overseeing employee training to ensure all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operators are properly trained, evaluated, and qualified to safely operate designated equipment. This position plays an essential role in maintaining OSHA compliance, promoting a safe work environment, and ensuring employees fully understand equipment operating procedures and safety expectations.

The Bilingual MHE Trainer will provide classroom and hands-on instruction in both English and Spanish to accommodate the needs of a diverse workforce. Primary training responsibilities include forklifts, tuggers, and other designated material handling equipment. This position will also support new hire orientation, ongoing employee development, refresher training, and the maintenance of accurate training and qualification records.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and leader who can effectively deliver technical instruction, evaluate employee competency, reinforce safe work practices, and partner with Operations and Safety to maintain a qualified and safety-conscious workforce. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

MHE Training and Operator Qualification

• Coordinate and conduct      MHE training for new hires and existing employees, including forklifts,      tuggers, and other designated material handling equipment.
• Deliver classroom      instruction and hands-on equipment training in both English and Spanish to      ensure employees fully understand operating procedures and safety      requirements.
• Train and evaluate new      hire forklift operators within their assigned departments.
• Conduct written and      practical evaluations to assess employee knowledge, equipment operation,      and overall competency.
• Ensure employees      successfully complete all required training and evaluations before being      authorized to operate equipment independently.
• Coordinate refresher      training, retraining, and requalification as required.
• Reinforce proper      equipment operation, safe handling practices, and compliance with      established operating procedures.
• Partner with Operations      and Safety to address equipment-related training gaps, unsafe practices,      and employee development needs.

Bilingual Training and Communication

• Communicate training      materials, safety expectations, equipment procedures, and operational      instructions effectively in English and Spanish.
• Ensure employees      understand critical safety information, equipment requirements, and job      expectations regardless of their primary language.
• Assist with translating      and explaining training materials and procedures to support consistent      communication across the workforce.
• Identify      language-related training barriers and adjust instructional methods to      ensure employee comprehension.
• Provide coaching and      clarification to employees who require additional support or instruction.

Training Program Coordination

• Develop, coordinate, and      implement new hire orientation and equipment training programs.
• Identify training needs      within assigned operational areas and assist in developing training plans      and evaluation methods.
• Ensure training programs      are consistently delivered and aligned with established company procedures      and operational requirements.
• Review training      processes for consistency and effectiveness, recommending improvements      where opportunities or deficiencies are identified.
• Support ongoing employee      development through additional training and coaching as needed.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure training      activities follow applicable OSHA requirements, company safety standards,      and established operating procedures.
• Promote and reinforce a      safety-first culture through consistent instruction, demonstration, and      accountability.
• Monitor equipment      operation and reinforce proper safety practices.
• Ensure accidents,      incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported      through established procedures.
• Maintain required      training and qualification documentation to support compliance, customer      requirements, and internal audits.
• Follow all company      safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

• Collect, maintain, and      accurately enter employee training records, evaluations, and      qualifications into the Schnellecke SKA 360 Training System.
• Ensure all required      training documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities      to improve training materials, instructional methods, and training      processes.
• Implement continuous      improvement initiatives to strengthen employee readiness, safety, and      operational efficiency.

Operational Support and Leadership

• Partner with Operations,      Human Resources, and Safety to coordinate training priorities and address      workforce development needs.
• Demonstrate strong      leadership and serve as a positive role model for employees.
• Reinforce Schnellecke      Logistics' values, philosophy, mission, policies, and organizational      standards.
• Assist Operations with      daily activities, special projects, and other business needs as assigned.
• Perform additional      duties as assigned by management, consistent with business needs and      qualifications.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bilingual in English and      Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate, instruct, and      explain technical and safety-related information in both languages.
• Current MHE operator      certification or demonstrated qualifications and experience operating      designated equipment.
• Train-the-Trainer      certification or successful completion of an approved instructor training      program.
• Strong understanding of      MHE operating procedures and applicable OSHA training and safety      requirements.
• Previous experience      training, coaching, mentoring, or evaluating employees preferred.
• Strong leadership and      interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviors and      promote accountability.
• Excellent verbal and      written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver      classroom and hands-on instruction to employees with varying levels of      experience and language proficiency.
• Strong organizational      skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills      and ability to maintain accurate training records in the SKA 360 Training      System.
• Ability to work      effectively in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.

Key Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured by the ability to:

• Ensure all MHE operators      complete required training and evaluations before operating equipment      independently.
• Deliver consistent and      effective training in both English and Spanish.
• Ensure employees      demonstrate an understanding of equipment operation and safety      requirements.
• Maintain accurate and      current training and qualification records.
• Identify and address      training gaps before they impact employee safety or operational      performance.
• Support OSHA compliance      and company safety initiatives.
• Improve employee      readiness, training effectiveness, and overall operational performance. 

About Schnellecke Logistics:  

Schnellecke Logistics is a global logistics provider specializing in value-added logistics solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while delivering reliable supply chain support to its customers. ?Schnellecke Group is a globally recognized third-party logistics provider with over 80 years of experience delivering innovative supply chain solutions. Founded in Wolfsburg, Germany, and still family-owned and operated by the third generation, Schnellecke combines strong local roots with a global presence. Today, we operate more than 70 facilities worldwide with over 2,000,000 square meters of logistics space supporting customers across the automotive and industrial sectors.

At Schnellecke, we are committed to building strong teams, investing in employee development, and creating an environment where individuals can grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work across the global supply chain. 

EEOC Statement:  

Schnellecke Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws