Safety Trainer

Tri-Lift Industries, Inc. is a third generation family business seeking qualified individuals to be part of our growing team. As the leader in material handling equipment and solutions, we represent CLARK, BYD, and Liugong forklifts as well as aerial equipment and solutions, covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Our vision and mission is to be THE trusted long-term material handling partner in the market by delivering proven industry leading products and services designed to enhance our customers business. We stand by our core values that provide passion, professionalism, integrity and team work. We are a large company still small enough to care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and hands-on training on safe operation.
• May involve technical help in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair courses internally.
• Deliver operator certification courses compliant with OSHA and industry standards.
• Facilitate refresher training, product updates, and onboarding courses for new hires.
• Train customers and technicians on equipment usage, safety, and care.
• Find, quote and sell training opportunities to current and prospective customers.
• Develop and update training materials, manuals, SOPs, and presentations based on OEM content and internal needs.
• Customize training for various equipment types: electric forklifts, IC forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, MEWPS etc.
• Assess trainee performance through written exams, practical demonstrations, and observation.
• Issue operator or technician certifications upon successful completion.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification logs in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Promote and reinforce a culture of safety-first in all training environments.
• Ensure training meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Assist with safety audits and incident investigations as needed.
• Gather and analyze trainee feedback to continuously improve training quality.
• Assist in creating technical career paths for field and shop technicians.
• Support field service operations with real-time training when needed (ride-alongs, troubleshooting coaching).
• Support sales teams in visiting customers and conducting safety audits and inspections.

Requirements

• 2 years minor technical experience with industrial equipment
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with OSHA forklift regulations and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (regional, ~25–50%)
• Willingness to learn and self manage time to success
• Ability to understand necessary service and training manuals and schematics
• Can safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and PTO
• Extensive hands‑on training and advancement opportunities
• Company uniforms
• Company vehicle and gas card (for road technicians)
• Tablet and laptop
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance (with optional additional purchase)
• Continuous paid training
• Flexible wages based on experience and training

Pay

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000, includes company vehicle and company provided gas card.

Schedule

Typical work schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or as needed.