DC Safety Lead – Warehouse Training & Compliance

FERGUSON; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson Grand Prairie Distribution Center in Texas is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead all safety efforts at the location. You will train associates, administer safety programs, conduct inspections, and manage incident investigations to ensure OSHA compliance and a safe, productive workplace.

You will partner with the Region Territory Safety Manager, support onboarding and safety culture initiatives, and adapt to varied shifts including night work.

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 including night shifts and rare weekends.
• Ability to create and train using Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Hazard recognition skills to identify risk and implement corrective action plans.
• Ability to coach, mentor and correct unsafe behavior in real time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally and work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temps.
• Certification in OSHA safety procedures preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional presentation and written skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Provide strong leadership to drive a culture of safety.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Train new associates in the organization’s safe operating procedures and safety standards.
• Administer safety training and health and safety programs.
• 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 handled to completion.
• 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.
• Executes safety inspections, audits and safety risk assessments, ensuring OSHA compliance, whilst maintaining all HSE records and reporting.
• Assists with the identification of the sources of risks and hazards, implementing exposure monitoring, integrity controls, and safety systems required to mitigate specific safety risks in operations.
• Coordinates safety training in order to equip staff with knowledge of safe operating procedures and safety standards.
• Supports the field application of safety behavior improvement and HSE culture tools.
• Supports safety meetings and/or field visits, including pre-job safety conferences or Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements
• Regular and reliable attendance

Skills

Safety training

Hazard recognition

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSHA safety procedures certification

Job description

Ferguson Grand Prairie Distribution Center in Texas is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead all safety efforts at the location. You will train associates, administer safety programs, conduct inspections, and manage incident investigations to ensure OSHA compliance and a safe, productive workplace.

You will partner with the Region Territory Safety Manager, support onboarding and safety culture initiatives, and adapt to varied shifts including night work.