Logistics Instructor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis9 months ago
Memphis, TN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Location: 903 Walker Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106 (Corner of Walker and Neptune)
Full-Time position:
Teaching general warehousing and distribution curriculum. Providing training and certification on hand pallet jack, standup reach lift (Type II), electric pallet jack (Type III), and sit-down counterbalance (Type IV). Supervising warehousing activities in our culinary lab including receiving, sorting and stocking materials. This position involves both joint lecture-style classroom work and hands-on teaching methods. Additional duties include supervision of trainees in setting up areas and performing general safety checks of the training center facility, as well as using vehicle maintenance as a training resource. Students are ages 16 through 24.Schedule: Full-Time
Experience Required: Experience in distribution center operations and OSHA powered industrial truck certification is required; must pass a background check and drug test.
Qualifications: Ability to effectively deliver both classroom and practical training in warehousing operations.
Responsibilities: Teaching, supervising, training, and ensuring safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach warehousing and distribution curriculum using both lecture and hands-on methods.
- Provide training and certification on industrial equipment including hand pallet jack, standup reach lift (Type II), electric pallet jack (Type III), and sit-down counterbalance (Type IV).
- Supervise warehousing activities in the culinary lab, including receiving, sorting, and stocking materials.
- Oversee trainee setup and conduct general safety checks of the training center facility.
- Utilize vehicle maintenance as part of the hands-on training component.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in distribution center operations.
- Familiarity with OSHA powered industrial truck certification.
- Must pass a background check and drug test.
Required Skills
General warehousing and distribution
Safety supervision and facility safety checks
Standup reach lift operation (Type II)
Equipment and vehicle maintenance for training purposes
Classroom instruction and hands-on training
OSHA powered industrial truck certification
Pallet jack operation (hand, electric, sit-down counterbalance)