EH&S Foreperson II

Behr Paint Company; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly and holiday bonuses

15 paid days of vacation time off in 1

5 days sick time off

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Competitive health plans for indivdua?

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking an EH&S Foreperson II to lead safety-focused operations at a regional distribution center in the United States. You will drive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise daily warehouse activities to support on-time order fulfillment.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety performance and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with warehousing experience and leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to lead safety culture and ensure SH&E standards are met.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating daily warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S efforts and coordinate safe daily operation of the regional distribution center.
• Supervise warehouse operations and identify hazards for mitigation.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training and orientations for staff.
• Ensure audit-ready compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence

Training

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To thrive as an EH & S Foreperson II, you must lead by prioritizing safety. You will influence others, take charge of compliance, and balance ecological, health, and safety needs with daily distribution operations. You’ll play an essential role in building an environment in which safety is a core value and operational excellence is achieved through proactive leadership and accountability.

The EH & S Foreperson II leads all aspects of site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) efforts. They also coordinate the safe and productive daily operation of a regional distribution center. This role ensures compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations, while supervising warehouse operations, identifying and mitigating hazards, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance and employee engagement.

What We’re Looking For :

• High school diploma or equivalent, with significant warehousing experience and prior lead or supervisory responsibility.

• Lead and encourage a culture embedding safety, health, and environmental responsibility as core values. Make sure all SH&E procedures and governmental workplace safety, environmental, and transportation standards are met.

• Coordinate daily warehouse and shipping operations, including supervising staff, prioritizing order fulfillment, and ensuring SOPs are consistently followed.

• Conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents using root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Develop, deliver, and coordinate safety training, orientations, and refresher programs for full-time and temporary employees.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, with the ability to maintain audit‑ready compliance at all times

• Proven leadership, communication, and influence skills across diverse teams, from hourly employees to site leadership.

• Ability to train others, prioritize various tasks in a fast‑paced environment, and get results through cross‑functional collaboration.

Here is What We Offer You:

• EH&S Foreperson II starts at $27/hr. Team members will receive a $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment and a $0.50/hr increase at one year of employment.

• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.

• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus 5 days of sick time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit-sharing payments

• Competitive health plans for individuals and families

• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Hiring Range: $27.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position_. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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