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The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Trainer, 2nd Shiftis responsible for developing, coordinating, delivering, and documenting training programs for all employees. This role ensures employees are trained to safely and effectively perform their duties in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ISO standards.
Training will focus on safety, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, regulatory compliance, and the safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT). The EHS Trainer will support operations across multiple shifts as needed, with the primary assignment on the 2nd shift.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Develop, coordinate, schedule, and deliver training programs for new hires and current employees.
Conduct training needs assessments and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
Deliver new employee orientation, on-the-job training, and recurrent/refresher training across all shifts.
Conduct instructor-led training and competency evaluations (PIT/forklift, PPE, LOTO awareness, safety procedures, emergency response, etc.).
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to support training schedules and workforce needs.
Collaborate with operational leadership and quality teams to create, review, and update work instructions, SOPs, and training materials.
Develop and maintain training materials, including presentations, toolbox talks, quizzes, and practical checklists.
Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools to build, assign, track, and document training.
Maintain training matrices, certification records, and compliance documentation, including follow-up on expirations and recertifications.
Track and report training completion and employee progress.
Gather and analyse feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness.
Support EHS initiatives, including safety walks, safety observations, job safety analyses (JSAs), and ISO audits.
Conduct monthly inspections of safety equipment (first aid, fire extinguishers, etc.).
Coordinate and participate in emergency preparedness drills (fire, tornado, evacuation).
Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and post-incident retraining as required.
Ensure training programs align with applicable OSHA regulations, company policies, and ISO standards.
Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
Participate in all TVS SCS quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and flexibility to support off-shift operations as needed.

Competencies

Safety-focused mindset
Strong communication and presentation skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to provide corrective feedback and stop unsafe work
Problem-solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Professional credibility and trustworthiness

Physical Demands
The associate may occasionally be required to lift up to 51 pounds; assistance is required for items exceeding this weight. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in hot or cold environments as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
Warehouse environment subject to seasonal temperatures, noise, and regular forklift traffic. Ability to support all three shifts when required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel
Travel between locations may be required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in EHS, safety training, or operations within a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• PIT Train-the-Trainer certification and a Missouri Class E driver's license, or the ability to obtain certification/license.
• Experience developing and delivering instructor-led and hands-on training programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry (1910) regulations.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in maintaining training records, matrices, and compliance documentation.
  

Preferred / Standout Qualifications
OSHA 30 certification
First Aid / CPR / AED certification
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, or CTPAT
DOT and HazMat familiarity
Experience in JIT (Just-In-Time) environments

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture as an EEO employer.

The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact our HR Compliance Manager [Hope Molyneaux, JMolyneaux@tvsscs.com] to request one. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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