1st Shift Safety Coordinator - $21/hr - Ellabell , Georgia

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safety Coordinator supports warehouse leadership in ensuring company safety standards, implementing safety process updates, and assists in conducting equipment training. Key duties include conducting general inspections, leading accident investigations, and maintaining forklift certification records to promote a safety-focused culture.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with teams to meet daily and monthly goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
• No degree required; relevant skills and values prioritized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct warehouse visual safety walks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform periodic inspections of safety areas like exits, extinguishers, eye-wash stations.
• Maintain safety resources and PPE inventories.
• Complete monthly safety equipment inspections and report findings.
• Assist in new hire equipment training and safety procedures.
• Maintain forklift training records and be inspection-ready.
• Provide updates to management on workplace safety issues.
• Work with team to meet daily and monthly safety goals.
• Follow all policies and adapt to other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Diplomacy

Customer service

Education

No degree required

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports warehouse leadership in ensuring company safety standards, implementing safety process updates, and assists in conducting equipment training. Key duties include conducting general inspections, leading accident investigations, and maintaining forklift certification records. The role is also instrumental in promoting a safety-focused culture.

SHIFT SCHEDULE & WAGE

• Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Starting wage is $21.00/hr and a potential of up to $0.88 in raises every 6 months

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct warehouse visual safety walks, focusing on identifying issues and maintaining compliance with both internal and external regulations and policies.
• Perform periodic inspections of various warehouse safety areas, such as emergency exit doors, fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations etc.
• Maintain safety resources such as stocking first-aid stations and keeping inventory of PPE
• Complete monthly fire extinguisher and eye wash station inspections, reporting findings to the on-site safety manager.
• Assist in conducting one-on-one new hire training related to equipment operations and group safety procedures via presentations/written materials.
• Maintain organized forklift training records for all employees, ready for inspection at any time
• Provide regular updates to the management team regarding workplace safety issues
• Meet all expected performance standards regarding efficiency, accuracy and quality of work
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards to the appropriate leadership
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year+ of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations