What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Trainer position at Crate & Barrel?
Overview
We at Crate and Barrel want to ensure we help our customers love how they live in the moments that matter. At our Distribution Centers, we begin to instill that feeling with every package we carefully pick, pack, and ship to our customers' homes and into our award-winning stores. Our assortment includes more than 13,000 SKU's between each of our brands. We are curious and ask ourselves is there a better way to do this? As part of the team here, you'll ensure every product we sell online or in-stores is delivered on time and with quality, ensuring our customers are amazed and delighted with their selection.
What you'll do:
- Train associates in the safe operation of powered industrial equipment and battery care to assist the associates in performing their duties at the established standard.
- Maintain associate certification records and monitor daily application of procedures to help promote a safe and productive working environment.
- Maintain proficiency in operating all powered industrial equipment used in the location.
- Update and maintain knowledge of, and proficient on, and new powered industrial equipment added to the facility.
- Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position.
- Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
- Coach and help monitor safe behaviors by regularly performing job safety observations and providing immediate feedback to associates.
- Assist management team with accident investigations and completion of hazard action forms in order to support accurate safety reporting.
- Play an active role in the participation of all safety programs to act as a role mode for all associates.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with all company associates and business contacts.
- Promote a strong sense of teamwork and a culture of respect by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.
- Abide by the established dependability guidelines to maintain business productivity.
What you'll bring:
- Previous powered industrial equipment operating experience
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred
- Certification on all powered industrial equipment used in the location; Additional training certification as needed
- Proven proficiency in English language skills (reading, written and verbal)
- JDA warehousing software, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Google platform
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations, bilingual a plus
- Positive safety history
