Distribution Center Security Site Coordinator

Motion; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking a Site Security Coordinator to maintain safety, security, and controlled access at a modern distribution center. This role is the primary on-site security presence, protecting team members, visitors, inventory, and automated systems.

Operating in a lean workforce, the coordinator must show strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and professionalism while supporting site leadership and corporate security policies.

Qualifications

• Safety, security, and access control experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforce site security protocols and escalation procedures.
• Oversee emergency alarm monitoring and response.
• Distribute facility access badges/keys as directed.
• Audit active badge holders against rosters and access lists.
• Verify credentials for employees, contractors, and visitors; address suspicious activity.
• Conduct scheduled and random patrols of warehouse, office, and exterior areas.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify visitor identification.

Skills

Situational awareness

Independent work

Communication skills

Professionalism

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Badge access software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Site Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and controlled access of a modern, automated distribution center (DC). This role serves as the primary on‑site security presence and ensures the protection of team members, visitors, inventory, equipment, and automated systems. Operating within a lean workforce environment, the Site Security Coordinator must demonstrate strong situational awareness, sound judgement, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while supporting site leadership and corporate security policies.

Responsibilities

• Enforce site security protocols and escalation procedures.
• Oversee emergency alarm monitoring and response.
• Distribute facility access badges/keys as provided/directed by GM, MPP, or Asset Protection.
• Regularly and proactively conduct access system management review, inclusive of: Audit active badge holders and compare against current employee roster, contractor/vendor lists, and temporary work assignments. Identify terminated employees, inactive badge holders and expired contractors credentials Validate that access levels across the board align with job role and operational necessity.
• Control and monitor all entry and exit points to the facility. This includes verifying the identification of all visitors and conducting bag checks during high‑traffic times such as shift change.
• Monitor dock doors, yard activity, and secure perimeters. This includes answering AirPhone activations and coordinate with the receiving party, Operations or Transportation, to get dock assignments for the inbound vehicles, as well as conducting cross‑verification,of seal numbers vs. system and escalation as needed.
• Verify credentials for employees, contractors, and visitors. Identify and respond to suspicious activity, security breaches, or safety hazards.
• Conduct scheduled and random patrols of warehouse, office, and exterior areas.
• Maintain awareness of inbound shipment schedules, truck gate operation, visitors, space, planning, equipment moves and facility projects to ensure a secure and safe environment.
• Support system access and equipment reconciliation for separated employees.
• Incident Response and Reporting: Respond promptly to security, medical, fire, or operational incidents. Serve as first point of contact for emergency responders. Complete detailed incident reports with accuracy and professionalism as applicable and appropriate. Support internal investigations as directed by site leadership or corporate safety and asset protection as applicable and appropriate. Support evidence preparation for insurance claims if asked/if needed. Escalate system tampering, unauthorized access, or suspicious activity immediately. Maintain documentation related to security logs, key control and asset protection.
• Customer and Team Interaction and Collaboration: Provide professional, service‑oriented interactions with local team members and visitors. Maintain regular and proactive communication with the respective corporate Asset Protection leader. Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of security, law enforcement, military, or industrial safety experience preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems, badge access software, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Environment: Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, 60 lbs. pounds or more, depending on job duties.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse. This may involve pushing or pulling heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift. Warehouse employees need to be able to move around the warehouse facility to pick orders, stack shelves, or perform other tasks.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks. Employees need the ability to access items throughout the warehouse at various heights and angles.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work at heights to include open floor mezzanines and follow safety protocols for ladder use.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Depending on the job role, employees must pass certification or training programs to operate certain equipment safely.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy. This may include picking and packing items, labeling products, or assembling shipments.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products, throughout the shift. Employees should be able to maintain productivity while performing repetitive motions safely.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet productivity targets. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work long hours, weekends, or overtime during peak periods.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Employees should be vigilant about potential hazards in the warehouse environment and take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.