Warehouse Safety Lead

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company; Lebanon, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; 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

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