Sit-Down Forklift Instructor / OSHA Trainer

Overview Join our dynamic training team as a Sit-Down Forklift Instructor and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Trainer, where you will play a vital role in empowering students and professionals with essential skills for safe and efficient material handling. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver hands-on instruction in sit-down forklift operation while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will help foster a culture of safety, technical proficiency, and continuous learning across diverse educational settings, including manufacturing, construction, automotive, HVAC, and more. Duties Deliver engaging classroom and online instruction on sit-down forklift operation, emphasizing safety protocols, operational techniques, and OSHA compliance. Develop and update curriculum materials to reflect current industry standards, incorporating technical skills instruction such as hydraulics, mechanical knowledge, and maintenance procedures. Conduct practical assessments to evaluate students’ forklift driving skills and adherence to safety practices. Facilitate OSHA training sessions to educate students on workplace safety regulations, hazard recognition, and accident prevention strategies. Incorporate educational technologies like Blackboard and other computer-based tools to enhance learning experiences for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Collaborate with industry partners to ensure training content aligns with manufacturing, construction, automotive repair, HVAC/R, welding, aircraft maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, and other technical fields. Maintain accurate records of student progress, certifications earned, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Skills Extensive knowledge of sit-down forklift operation combined with technical skills in hydraulics, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC/R, automotive diagnostics & repair, welding, plumbing, or aircraft maintenance. Proven experience in classroom training or adult education settings with post-secondary students or working professionals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards related to forklift operation and workplace safety regulations. Ability to design engaging course curricula that incorporate online instruction platforms like Blackboard or similar educational technologies. Excellent communication skills for teaching diverse student populations from various cultural backgrounds. Technical proficiency with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), computers (educational technologies), and maintenance/repair operations (MRO). Experience working in manufacturing or construction environments with hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems, automotive service techniques, electrical work or welding is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum tailored to adult learners while fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. This role is perfect for passionate trainers eager to make a meaningful impact by equipping learners with vital technical skills while promoting safety excellence across multiple industries. Join us in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals! Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Experience: FORKLIFT OPERATOR: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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