Forklift Safety Instructor

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Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Forklift Safety

Instructor for our forklift safety dojo training program in the CE

facility in Salina, KS. The Forklift Safety Instructor will facilitate a

course to develop new forklift operators for Great Plains Manufacturing.

The forklift dojo will use a combination of class room instruction and

hands-on skills practice to train new and current forklift operators on

production forklift usage at Great Plains. The training will focus on

inspection, safe driving and safe lifting practices. Students must

perform at Great Plains safety, quality and production standards to

successfully complete this program.

This is an hourly role that typically works Monday through Thursday from

6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime, as needed. Occasional evening

hours may be required to provide training for 2^nd^Shift employees.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Train forklift operators to meet safety, quality and production
  
  

standards.

• Facilitate class room training and hands-on training in the forklift
  
  

dojo area.

• Follow-up on employee safety, quality and productivity standards
  
  

once they are assigned to their department.

• Provide coaching and feedback during training program to aid with
  
  

continuous improvement.

• Track and administer forklift certification across all Great Plains
  
  

locations.

• Consistently initiate and implement improvements to the forklift
  
  

training program.

• Perform additional technical training between classes as needed.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear
  
  

prescribed safety and protective equipment.

• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications,
  
  

physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Work well with all plant managers and department managers.
• Previous on-the-job experience operating a forklift and training
  
  

forklift operators.

• Ability to create a technical training plan based on students
  
  

background and experience.

• Proficient in training students to operate a forklift safety while
  
  

meeting quality and production standards.

• Proficient with Great Plains manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, and serves as a role model in
  
  

safety behavior and wearing PPE.

• 3-5 years of experience operating a forklift and/or providing
  
  

technical training to employees.

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
  
  

preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication; bi-lingual in English and
  
  

Spanish preferred.

• Available to work split shifts on occasion to support training for
  
  

2^nd^Shift employees.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making

our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated,

have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to

join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a

world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central

Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction

equipment division. With over 2,200 dedicated employees, Great Plains

Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and

professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community

values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page

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