Safety & Training Lead

About the role

The Safety & Training Lead plays a key leadership role in building a safe, compliant, and high-performing warehouse environment. This position drives safety program execution, employee training, PIT certification, and KPI qualification across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain all site-level safety programs in alignment with OSHA and corporate standards
• Conduct regular safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and risk assessments; document findings and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root-cause analysis, and support corrective and preventive action plans
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and targeted safety initiatives to reinforce safe work behaviors
• Maintain accurate training records, certification logs, qualification checklists, and compliance documentation
• Support driver training documentation and DOT/safety compliance audits
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on training progress, safety trends, and KPI qualification rates
• Partner with supervisors and managers to identify training gaps and improve overall site performance

Requirements

• Experience in warehouse operations, safety leadership, or employee training
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, operational workflows, and performance metrics
• Experience training and coaching employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Ability to analyze KPIs, identify trends, and validate performance readiness
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong communication, leadership, and accountability skills
• Ability to enforce standards while maintaining a positive and supportive safety culture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• PIT certification or willingness to become a certified trainer
• Experience in e-commerce or distribution center environments
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse systems such as RF-Smart or NetSuite

Skills

• Strong safety awareness and knowledge
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to enforce safety standards and promote a positive culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive biweekly pay
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holiday pay
• Employee discounts on company products
• Casual, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility

Pay

$21 - $23 per hour

Schedule

• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or until completion of work)
• Five-day / eight-hour shifts, weekends off
• Alternate schedules available upon request