Warehouse Safety Coordinator: Inspections, Training & Compliance

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

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 to promote a safety-focused culture.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with teams to meet daily and monthly goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
• No degree required; relevant skills and values prioritized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct warehouse visual safety walks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform periodic inspections of safety areas like exits, extinguishers, eye-wash stations.
• Maintain safety resources and PPE inventories.
• Complete monthly safety equipment inspections and report findings.
• Assist in new hire equipment training and safety procedures.
• Maintain forklift training records and be inspection-ready.
• Provide updates to management on workplace safety issues.
• Work with team to meet daily and monthly safety goals.
• Follow all policies and adapt to other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Diplomacy

Customer service

Education

No degree required

Job description

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 to promote a safety-focused culture.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with teams to meet daily and monthly goals.