What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Trainer position at Forklift Training Systems?
Safety Trainer – Full-Time, Hybrid (Exempt)
Forklift Training Systems | Pittsburgh, PA
Reports To: Training and Operations Manager
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off
JOB SUMMARY
The Safety Trainer is responsible for providing training to external clients, ensuring they are properly trained to operate specific classes of Powered Industrial Trucks and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. The Trainer will also perform safety audits prior to client trainings. They will provide excellent customer service and a strong representation of the company’s core values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Trains equipment operators for external customers on various powered industrial trucks (PIT) and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP).
- Performs PIT, MEWP, and pedestrian safety audits for customers as needed prior to training classes
- Completes and submits customer paperwork for documentation and certification to be processed by the Office Manager.
- Cross-sells additional classes/types of training to existing training clients.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED/equivalent required, Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- At least two to three years’ experience as an instructor or trainer preferred.
- Previous experience in material handling industry highly preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to insurance company.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to achieve quarterly and yearly quotas.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
- Regular travel within assigned territories and occasional out-of-territory travel, including overnight travel.
CULTURE & CORE VALUES
Fleet Team’s culture and values are an integral part of our success. All Fleet Team employees will promote and adhere to the core values of Fleet Team listed below:
- Collaborative: Being team-oriented, showing leadership, being helpful, and having a positive attitude.
- Accountability: Independence, being self-sufficient, self-reliant, autonomous.
- Enterprising: Showing initiative, resourcefulness, and leadership, having an innovative and energetic spirit, readiness to act, being self-motivated.
- Ownership: Having the work ethic to do your job with the big picture in mind, client-focused, professionalism, ethics similar to an owner: a sense of belonging, responsibility, resilience, and personal involvement, strong desire to succeed.
- Quality: Be prepared and do it right the first time. The quality of our work ensures client satisfaction, profitability, and long-term partnerships – all vital to our growth.
- Mutuality: We do what is right and fair for our clients, partners, and employees. We expect a lot but give a lot back.
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.