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When not actively conducting training, the Operations Training Lead participates in regular warehouse operational tasks or special projects directed by leadership.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\nConduct new hire onboarding and training to ensure successful integration into the warehouse environment.\r\nDeliver cross-training for Operations associates to enhance workforce flexibility and skill diversity.\r\nProvide instruction on best methods and job functions, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and safety.\r\nLead equipment training, ensuring proper and safe use of power equipment (PIT).\r\nSupport retraining efforts.\r\nCollaborate with leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.\r\nPromote and maintain a strong culture of safety, serving as a role model and advocate for safe work practices.\r\nWhen not engaged in training responsibilities, perform standard operational functions or contribute to designated projects.\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.\r\n2 years' experience training others (formal, informal, or on-the-job training).\r\nExperience operating powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklift, reach truck) and willingness to operate and train others following facility-provided training and certification.\r\nProven commitment to safe work practices.\r\nBasic math and reading comprehension skills.\r\nConsistent and reliable on-the-job performance and attendance.\r\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision or collaboratively within a team.\r\nBasic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.\r\nFlexibility to shift between training and operational tasks as needed.\r\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nCertified as an industrial powered equipment trainer.\r\nLeadership experience, with or without direct report responsibility.\r\nPrior experience in distribution center operations or general warehouse experience.\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nAbility to lift items up to 50 pounds.\r\nAbility to climb ladders up to 16 feet.\r\nAbility to crouch and stoop.\r\nAbility to walk and stand up to 8 hours per day.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nWarehouse environment with moderate noise from power industrial trucks.\r\nWarehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.\r\nBenefits\r\nCompetitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.\r\nComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).\r\nOpportunities for career growth in a global organization.\r\nA collaborative culture committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.\r\nTop quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost.\r\nFourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually, accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment.\r\nEight paid holidays plus one floating holiday.\r\nEight hours of paid volunteer time off annually.\r\nCorporate discount program.\r\nEmployee Assistance Program; 100% Waldom paid.\r\nGenerous paid maternity & paternity leaves.\r\nTuition assistance program.\r\nScholarship program for eligible children, grandchildren, and legal dependents, up to $8,000 a year.\r\nAffirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Statement\r\nWaldom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Waldomcom","rawCompany":"waldomcom","city":"Bloomington","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:34:21.778Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"},{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"611430","title":"Professional and Management Development Training","slug":"professional-and-management-development-training"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Training Lead","description":"Position Overview\r\nThe Operations Training Lead is a specialized warehouse position, serving as the primary operations trainer within the facility. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive training programs to support the development, safety, and performance of warehouse associates. Training responsibilities include new hire onboarding, cross-training, best methods/job function instruction, equipment training, performance improvement retraining, and other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor. This position is critical to promoting a culture of safety, operational efficiency, and continuous learning. When not actively conducting training, the Operations Training Lead participates in regular warehouse operational tasks or special projects directed by leadership.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\nConduct new hire onboarding and training to ensure successful integration into the warehouse environment.\r\nDeliver cross-training for Operations associates to enhance workforce flexibility and skill diversity.\r\nProvide instruction on best methods and job functions, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and safety.\r\nLead equipment training, ensuring proper and safe use of power equipment (PIT).\r\nSupport retraining efforts.\r\nCollaborate with leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.\r\nPromote and maintain a strong culture of safety, serving as a role model and advocate for safe work practices.\r\nWhen not engaged in training responsibilities, perform standard operational functions or contribute to designated projects.\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.\r\n2 years' experience training others (formal, informal, or on-the-job training).\r\nExperience operating powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklift, reach truck) and willingness to operate and train others following facility-provided training and certification.\r\nProven commitment to safe work practices.\r\nBasic math and reading comprehension skills.\r\nConsistent and reliable on-the-job performance and attendance.\r\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision or collaboratively within a team.\r\nBasic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.\r\nFlexibility to shift between training and operational tasks as needed.\r\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nCertified as an industrial powered equipment trainer.\r\nLeadership experience, with or without direct report responsibility.\r\nPrior experience in distribution center operations or general warehouse experience.\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nAbility to lift items up to 50 pounds.\r\nAbility to climb ladders up to 16 feet.\r\nAbility to crouch and stoop.\r\nAbility to walk and stand up to 8 hours per day.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nWarehouse environment with moderate noise from power industrial trucks.\r\nWarehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.\r\nBenefits\r\nCompetitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.\r\nComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).\r\nOpportunities for career growth in a global organization.\r\nA collaborative culture committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.\r\nTop quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost.\r\nFourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually, accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment.\r\nEight paid holidays plus one floating holiday.\r\nEight hours of paid volunteer time off annually.\r\nCorporate discount program.\r\nEmployee Assistance Program; 100% Waldom paid.\r\nGenerous paid maternity & paternity leaves.\r\nTuition assistance program.\r\nScholarship program for eligible children, grandchildren, and legal dependents, up to $8,000 a year.\r\nAffirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Statement\r\nWaldom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. 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