Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Training specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the site-training requirements and leading in safe work practices and compliance with company policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

· To instruct new associates in site safety & quality training

· To refresh existing associates in site safety requirements & quality training through a continuous training schedule

· To train associates in other areas as required

· To ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all site training

· To assist in the development and maintenance of site training packages as required

· To always comply with site safety requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation.

· Look for and recommend programs to continuously improve the site’s Health and Safety performance and programs and to reduce accidents/incidents, including wellness and ergonomics programs

· Develop and monitor the use of relevant processes such as Accident Reporting and Investigation, Hazard Analysis, Safe Work Procedures, and Safety Inspections

· Lead and execute communications strategies to heights Health and Safety awareness at all levels (including reports, statistical information, goals, performance results, etc)

· Understand work processes and operational flow, as it pertains to Health and Safety

· To perform other tasks as required in the absence of primary duties

· To advise management of health and safety concerns

Health and Safety:

· Understands and works in compliance with the Environmental and Health/Safety management systems, policies, rules, and guidelines.

· Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

· Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. Specific accountabilities for safety include, but are not limited to performing regular workplace inspections, conducting/participating in safety talks, staff meetings, actively participating in accident/incident investigations, training new employees, identifying and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, identify, correct or commend health and safety performance and conducting performance appraisals for workers’ safety performance

Job Specifications – Education, Training, Skills & Competencies:

• Must be available to work on different shifts and travel to various locations to conduct required training
• 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
• 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.)
• Great attention to detail and high accuracy with data entry
• 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
• Fully capable of working in varying temperatures. Temperatures may range anywhere from 2 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius in most Warehouses. Cold Storage buildings may range from 0 degrees Celsius to -30 degrees Celsius.

Education & Training Requirements:

· A minimum 5 years MHE experience is required (Counterbalance, Reach and Swing Reach).

· Certified MHE trainer (Train the Trainer) or willing to complete.

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