Safety Coordinator

Ariat International; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ariat International is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote a safe and compliant work environment in our distribution center. This role works with Operations, HR, Security, Maintenance, and associates to coach, train, and inspect for incident prevention.

The successful candidate will be visible on the warehouse floor, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions in partnership with Operations, reporting to the Safety Manager. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of safety experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, construction, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and work throughout a large warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a positive safety culture through daily interaction with employees and leadership.
• Conducting routine warehouse safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Identifying unsafe conditions and working with Operations to implement corrective actions.
• Investigating workplace incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns.
• Completing timely and accurate incident documentation.
• Assisting with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance activities.
• Facilitating new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training.
• Conducting safety observations and behavioral coaching on the warehouse floor.
• Performing ergonomic assessments and recommending process improvements to reduce injury risk.
• Assisting with return-to-work and injury management activities.
• Conducting routine inspections of emergency equipment and coordinating with responders.

Skills

OSHA General Industry regulations

Communication skills

Independent work management

Coaching and training

Safety culture promotion

Incident investigation

Observational skills

Ergonomic assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Safety or related field

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment within the distribution center. This position partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Security, Maintenance, and associates to foster a positive safety culture through coaching, employee engagement, training, inspections, and incident prevention.

The successful candidate is a visible leader who spends most of their time on the warehouse floor building relationships, identifying hazards, supporting operations, and helping associates perform their jobs safely. This role reports directly to the Safety Manager.

Shift Schedule: Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Occasional overtime may be required to support training, incident investigations, special projects, or business needs.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Promoting a positive safety culture through daily interaction with employees and leadership.
• Conducting routine warehouse safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Identifying unsafe conditions and behaviors and working collaboratively with Operations to implement corrective actions.
• Investigating workplace incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns.
• Completing timely and accurate incident documentation.
• Assisting with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance activities.
• Facilitating new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training.
• Conducting safety observations and behavioral coaching on the warehouse floor.
• Performing ergonomic assessments and recommending process improvements to reduce injury risk.
• Assisting with return-to-work and injury management activities.
• Conducting routine inspections of emergency equipment including eyewash stations, first aid supplies, AEDs, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.
• Supporting contractor safety, visitor safety, and facility compliance requirements.
• Participating in safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintaining safety records, inspection reports, and training documentation.
• Assisting during emergency response situations and coordinating with emergency responders when necessary.
• Supporting special projects as assigned by the Safety Manager.
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.

About You

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of safety experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, construction, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and work throughout a large warehouse for extended periods.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience in distribution, fulfillment, or warehouse operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional judgment and integrity.
• Strong observational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence others through coaching rather than enforcement.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
• Positive attitude with a customer-service mindset toward internal departments.
• Ability to build trust with associates at all organizational levels.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk throughout a large distribution center.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, climb stairs, and occasionally climb ladders.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work in varying warehouse temperatures.

Why Join Our Team

At Ariat, safety is more than compliance—it is a core value. The Safety Coordinator plays an important role in protecting our employees while helping build an engaged culture where every associate returns home safely every day.

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The compensation range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail].

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