Warehouse Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The DC Safety Coordinator/Team Lead position is responsible for driving and ensuring safety awareness of the distribution center on all shifts. In this strategic safety support role, you will closely support distribution center leadership and the company Safety Director in developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, procedures, training, inspections, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and cultivate distribution center safety culture.
• Works cooperatively and harmoniously with distribution center management, supervisors, leads, co-workers, and support departments.
• Understand and ensure regulatory compliance with all state and federal regulatory laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Completes assigned safety projects and tasks independently and work well within a team environment.
• Conduct safety training (new hire, refresher, job specific, powered industrial truck) sessions for associates and contractors.
• Inspects working conditions to ensure all areas and activities are compliant with health and safety guidelines.
• Prepares ad hoc safety reports detailing inspection process and other activities.
• Coordinates accident investigations, safety review meetings and safety committee meetings as needed.
• Suggests revisions to operational process methods and employee activity that does not meet health and safety expectations.
• Addresses any workplace-related health and safety issues and accidents.
• Collaborate closely with distribution center leadership to monitor compliance and identify health and safety issues.
• Daily monitoring reports and impacts in i -warehouse software. (site specific)
• Ensure all powered industrial truck (PIT) safety training records are current and perform weekly checks for accuracy.
• Keep work areas safe, organized, and clean according to general warehousing/office practices and OSHA requirements daily.
• Conduct health and safety audits on operational compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in post-injury and incident investigations and evaluations.
• Inspect lift safety equipment such as fire exits, emergency lights, fire suppression systems, fire Extinguishers, first Aid Kits, emergency eye washes, and other safety equipment.
• Coordinate safety training for associates with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), classroom, and floor practical certifications.
• Perform security functions, such as monitor associates when entering the building, issue badges and other security functions as needed.
• Lead and drive participation on the DC safety committee on all shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possesses strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Prior Environmental, Health and Safety Experience in distribution center environments.
• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency response protocols.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team - performing whatever duties are necessary.
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Ability to multitask and possess research skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner.
• Flexibility to work and support DC shift schedules as required.
• Independent worker with ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience: Prior safety and warehouse experience required.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software: Warehouse management system terminal, calculator, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
• Microsoft office with intermediate Excel focus.
• Preferred Qualifications: OSHA 10 Hour or 30 Hour Certifications. Bachelors / associate degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Working Conditions

Work is typically carried out in a warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical demands. Work hours may vary based on safety support /training needs and operational schedules.