Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and execute a strategy in support of Supply Chain's strategic goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents by fostering a culture of safety
• Leverage metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern, and drive accountability through established formalized Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Foot Locker policies by developing safety programs and providing guidance and oversight
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local, regional, and domestic regulations, monitoring the regulatory arena for new and changing regulations and rulemaking, including hazardous communication programs
• Maintain product labeling systems and Safety Data Sheet inventory
• Act accordingly in the event of an environmental incident or injury in the workplace with a basic understanding of OSHA guidelines, injury & illness rate, recordables, near misses, and first aid
• Identify proper PPE for the job and drive accountability with team members on PPE usage
• Understand the audit process, the importance of open reporting, and conformance
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures, bringing problems to the attention leadership and/or HR as needed

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience with distribution center safety initiatives, security, continuous improvement, and/or engineering
• Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize information
• Strong communication skills, including comfortability voicing opinion and asking questions
• Ability to comprehend safety instructions, participate in safety drills, and effectively communicate in case of emergencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Organizational skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• WMS/RF systems background
• Power BI experience

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $60,000 - $73,000 / year
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups