Distribution Center Safety Specialist

About the role

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of safety at the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Train new associates in the organization's safe operating procedures and safety standards
• Administer safety training and health and safety programs
• Responsible for OSHA compliance, safety inspections, and required safety reports
• Monitor environment to ensure that work areas, tools and equipment meet safety requirements
• Ensure associates operate powered industrial equipment according to Safe Operating Guidelines and FEI Safety Policies
• Document all safety incidents and assist with accident investigations, following established reporting and recording requirements
• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee meetings, publish agendas, email invitations and committee minutes
• Compile data on location incidents rates, restricted duty and lost time per SOP
• Oversee injured worker treatment plans, restricted duty and lost time claims
• Communicate with worker’s comp carrier as needed to ensure cases are managed to completion
• Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe work environment
• Participate in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management
• Develop, implement, and manage best safety practices and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety standards and adhere to all safety policies, rules, regulations and procedures
• Perform other duties or functions as requested by management
• Align and routinely interact with Region Territory Safety Manager to ensure alignment
• Administer and / or support the administration of the 30-60-90 day Health & Safety Onboarding Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years of safety specific experience
• Preferred experience in a warehouse supply chain distribution environment
• Candidate must be willing to work varied shifts depending on the safety needs of the location
• Position will include spending time on night shift as well as rare weekends if needed
• Ability to create and train using Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Possess hazard recognition skills to identify risk and to implement corrective action plans
• Ability to tactfully coach, mentor and correct unsafe behavior in real time
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally and work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Certification in OSHA safety procedures preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional presentation and written skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to professionally and confidently interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Provide strong leadership to drive a culture of safety
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

Pay

$4,124.70 – $9,075.00 monthly