Instructor, Warehouse Operations at Feeding Tampa Bay

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

52000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Safety Protocols, Instructional Skills, Mentorship, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Career Guidance, Training, Performance Assessment, Safety Regulations, Material Handling Equipment

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description POSITION TITLE Warehouse Operations Instructor REPORTS TO Manager of Workforce Programs DEPARTMENT Experience CLASSIFICATION On-Site STATUS Salary-Exempt, 1-Year Contract GRADE 5 SALARY RANGE $49,200 - $52,000 COMPANY OVERVIEW Feeding Tampa Bay serves ten counties in West Central Florida and is a leader in hunger relief across our region. Just last year, we served 85M meals to our neighbors through direct service and through our network of 400+ food pantry partners. But, we know food alone won’t solve hunger — that’s why we’re redefining what it means to feed our region. By creating pathways to possibilities for nearly 1 million people, Feeding Tampa Bay connects and convenes solutions, partners and resources that nourish long-term stability. As a member of the Feeding America network, we will work to dismantle barriers for individuals, families and seniors across our area — because it’s possible. POSITION SUMMARY Warehouse Operations Instructor provides technical instruction and safety guidance to adult students enrolled in Feeding Tampa Bay’s FreshForce Training Program. By effectively delivering the Distribution & Operations curriculum, the instructor plays a critical role in preparing our neighbors with barriers to employment for careers in the supply chain and logistics industry. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create lesson plans following the curriculum and adjust them based on the students' needs and skill levels. Deliver engaging and informative lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions based on the curriculum. Create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters student engagement and success. Train students to operate forklift and other material handling equipment. Prepare training space for forklift training instruction. Monitor and assess student performance during training and provide feedback leading to student success. Supervise and assist students in maintaining a clean and safe classroom and workspace environment. Offer guidance to students on career paths and professional development in relation to the warehousing and supply chain industry. Confirm attendance and perform periodic performance evaluations for students. Coordinate with program management on recruitment and orientation activities. Coordinate with program management for scheduling and program logistics. Keep accurate inventory and coordinate with program management and Warehouse Logistics leadership to order training other supplies as needed in consideration of the program budget. Maintain safety and OSHA standards in the warehouse, including equipment and workspaces. Conduct routine inventories of machines and supplies. Report equipment maintenance issues promptly to logistics leadership. Foster positive relationships with neighbors, donors, volunteers, and community partners. Create and cultivate relationships with local businesses to create externship and job placement opportunities for students. Stay current on safety regulations and best practices. Attend scheduled meetings and training as assigned. Participate in inventory/cost control in designated areas. Perform computer-related activities as required. (Example: Concur, Paylocity, Daily Monitoring of training and progress). Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed during off-season with the permission of the program director. Ability to work Monday through Friday. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of 3 years of professional forklift, logistics and supply chain management, and warehouse experience in a commercial or institutional warehouse setting. Valid forklift operator certification and experience operating various machine handling equipment (ex: electric pallet jack, walkie rider, sit-down forklift). Minimum of 1 year of experience training and certifying others to operator forklifts and other material handling equipment. At least 1 year of instructional, teaching, or mentorship experience in warehouse, or workforce development setting preferred. Strong working knowledge of warehouse and forklift safety protocols and sanitation practices. Valid OSHA-10 Certification. Associate degree or higher in Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Experience working with diverse populations, particularly individuals with barriers to employment (e.g., justice-involved, housing insecure, or unemployed individuals), strongly preferred. Ability to deliver hands-on instruction in a supportive and inclusive manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications. Experience using learning management systems preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Proven ability to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Operations Instructor provides technical instruction and safety guidance to adult students in the FreshForce Training Program. They are responsible for delivering the curriculum, training students on equipment operation, and fostering a supportive learning environment.