Sr Safety Lead - DC

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Free BJ’s Memberships

Generous Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey seeks a Sr. Safety Lead - DC to oversee safety programs in the distribution center, coaching staff and supporting corporate initiatives.

You will conduct training, lead safety orientations, audits, and help maintain compliance with OSHA regulations while promoting a culture of safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and implement safety programs in the DC to ensure a safe, healthy, accident-free work environment.
• Lead quarterly safety training initiatives and coach team members on daily safe work practices.
• Conduct Safety New Hire Orientations with HR and Operations.
• Organize post-incident review meetings with leadership when needed.
• Ensure audits/inspections meet BJ’s standards and stay updated with OSHA regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A World-Class Team BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Daily Pay: Access to your money on your schedule with DailyPay.*
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

* Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Job Title: Sr. Safety Lead - DC

Reports to: Regional Safety Manager

Job Description

The Sr. Safety Lead – DC plays a critical role in maintaining a safe working environment within the Distribution Center. This position supports the development of a strong safety culture by coaching, training, and guiding all team members. The Sr. Safety Lead - DC also assists in executing corporate safety initiatives as directed by the Regional Safety Manager.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Under the guidance of the Regional Safety Manager, plan, direct, and implement safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment in compliance with all federal, state, county, and local safety regulations.

Partner with the Regional Safety Manager to establish safety goals, support onboarding of new team members, lead quarterly safety training initiatives, and assist in the execution of the site’s Safety Action Plan.

Facilitate safety training sessions and coach team members on daily safe work practices.

Conduct Safety New Hire Orientations in collaboration with HR and Operations.

Assist in facilitating monthly Safety Committee Meetings.

Organize post-incident review meetings with leadership as needed.

Ensure all regulatory and compliance audits/inspections meet BJ’s standards.

Maintain working knowledge of current OSHA regulations to audit, research, and address safety concerns and respond to team member inquiries.

Communicate positively and proactively with Operations, peers, and leadership to promote a culture of safety.

Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities.

Lead by example, consistently modeling a "Safety First" mindset.

Promote accountability by ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures across the team.

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn various areas of the distribution center and adjust work schedules as needed to meet business demands (including early/late/off shifts and other departments).

Keep management informed of changes to safety regulations and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

Work independently with minimal supervision; must be self-motivated and detail oriented.

Perform other duties as assigned. This list reflects primary responsibilities but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be required based on departmental or business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Conditions

• Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds; may occasionally lift heavier or awkward items over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Perform repetitive computer-related tasks such as data entry and typing.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, and lift for extended periods (up to 8-10 hours daily).
• Frequently walk on hard surfaces within various operational areas.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in a comfortable environment, with occasional exposure to fluctuating temperatures, including cold environments as low as -20°F.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays, as required by business needs. This includes working extended periods during business-critical needs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE, including but not limited to steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and insulated clothing.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.40.

We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.

Who We Are

BJ’s Wholesale Club is driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. More than 8 million members rely on us for unbeatable value and convenience. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ’s is a leading membership warehouse club with over 250 clubs, nearly 200 BJ’s Gas® stations and eight distribution centers across 21 states – and growing. BJ’s offers the highest-quality fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery items as well as apparel, electronics, home goods and more – all at unbeatable value. Our members shop how and when they want, whether it’s in our clubs, online or with curbside pickup.