Forklift Trainer

**Job Summary Statement**:
The **Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Training Specialist** is responsible for conducting initial operator drive assessments, training operators on the various material handling equipment, conducting operator re-training and re-certification, and assisting with the onboarding of new MHE operators as well as assisting in the development and maintenance of site-training requirements.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Conduct initial Drive Assessments for potential hires at Brimich.
- Schedule and track all steps in the training process for assigned trainees in order to produce competent MHE operators. This includes providing:

- MHE Theory training, MHE Practical Evaluations, and review of the MHE Checklist
- RF gun use training and review of picking, shipping and receiving procedures
- warehouse orientation walk-throughs.
- Instruct new associates in material handling equipment safety, site safety & quality training.
- Conduct refresher & recertification training for existing associates through a continuous training schedule.
- Train associates in other areas, as required.
- Maintain all site training records, documents and tracking files ensuring prompt & accurate completion.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of site training packages, as required.
- Comply with site safety, Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation requirements at all times.
- Advise management of health and safety concerns.
- Look for and recommend programs to continuously improve the site’s Health & Safety performance and programs and to reduce accidents/incidents, including wellness and ergonomics programs.
- **Performs other tasks as required in the absence of primary duties, e.g. warehouse operations.**

**Job Specifications—Skills and Competencies**:

- **Must be flexible to work on different shifts to cover training needs on various shifts.**:

- **Must be willing to commit to this role for a minimum 18-month tenure.**:

- Must possess effective oral, written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well independently or within a team environment.
- Understands work processes and operational flow with working knowledge of and the ability to interpret Material Handling Equipment legislation, Health & Safety standards and other applicable legislation.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
- Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Strong instructional, presentation and facilitation skills.
- A positive and proactive attitude for solving problems and meeting challenges.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with all levels of employees.

**Education & Training Requirements**
- A minimum 5 years MHE experience **is desired **(Counterbalance and Reach).
- **Certified MHE trainer (Train the Trainer)**
- **Brimich is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services.**_
- **For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 296.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- VRSP

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you certified as a forklift/MHE trainer?

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person