Safety Coordinator - 1st Shift - Lebanon , Tennessee

Webstaurantstore; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company is seeking a Safety Coordinator to assist warehouse leadership in enforcing safety standards and implementing process updates. You will help with inspections, accident investigations, and forklift certification records to promote a safety-focused culture.

The role emphasizes conducting equipment training, maintaining safety resources, and providing regular updates to management while supporting daily warehouse operations and compliance

Qualifications

• 1 year+ of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
• No degree required; relevant skills and experience valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs with diplomacy.
• Customer service-oriented attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct warehouse visual safety walks, focusing on identifying issues and maintaining compliance with 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

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.

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.

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