Safety Coordinator (2b Shift) - $25.55/hour - Hagerstown , Maryland

Webstaurantstore; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking a Safety Coordinator for the 2nd shift at our newly expanded Hagerstown, MD distribution center. The role focuses on leading safety inspections, accident investigations, and equipment training to foster a culture where safety comes first.

You will partner with warehouse leadership, maintain certifications, and roll out new safety processes while supporting daily operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Customer service mindset with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct warehouse visual safety walks, identifying issues and maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Perform periodic inspections of safety areas (emergency exits, extinguishers, eye-wash stations).
• Maintain safety resources and PPE inventory (first-aid stations).
• Complete monthly safety inspections and report findings to the on-site safety manager.
• Assist in new hire training related to equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Maintain forklift training records for inspections.
• Provide updates to management on workplace safety issues.
• Meet performance standards for efficiency, accuracy and quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment per safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals.
• Abide by company policies and be ready to support other operations.
• Undertake additional duties to support overall operation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

# Safety Coordinator (2b Shift) - $25.55/hour## Hagerstown, MD $25.55 - $30.55## Job Description## Job SummaryAre you passionate about keeping people safe and making a real impact every day? As a **Safety Coordinator** at WebstaurantStore, you’ll be the go-to hero for all things safety—helping our warehouse leadership maintain top-notch safety standards, roll out new processes, and support equipment training. You’ll lead safety inspections like a pro, dig into accident investigations, and keep those forklift certifications in check.But it’s not just about rules and checklists—this role is all about creating a culture where safety comes first and everyone goes home happy and healthy. And where will all this excitement happen? In our brand-new, high-tech, 1.2 million sq. ft. automated distribution center in Hagerstown, Maryland.We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.## ResponsibilitiesTo 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### Experience1 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