Warehouse Safety Specialist

Company: KeHE
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Warehouse Safety Specialist will support our warehouse safety and compliance programs within the Distribution Center. The Warehouse Safety Specialist is an extension of our management team and the core focus is to ensure the appropriate processes and protocols are in place to maintain the company’s safety philosophy and culture. The Warehouse Safety Specialist is a leader with safety know-how, business acumen, and the ability to positively influence outcomes that drive results within the safety department. The Warehouse Safety Specialist will work closely with the National Safety Manager and the Operations Management team to provide support related to safety, compliance and risk.

Essential Functions

Foster a “safety culture” by engaging personnel at all levels and drive the success of safety initiatives.

Coordinate the new hire orientation and onboarding process as it relates to safety and compliance.

Champion KeHE’s Harm-to-None (H2O) Program by promoting “all accidents are preventable”.

Partner with warehouse operations to ensure in-depth injury investigations are conducted.

Partner with local HR Business Partner to facilitate post-accident Root Cause Analysis identifying corrective & preventative actions.

Ensure all employees/new hires have been trained on company Safety Rules and Regulations and conducts all MHE/PIT Operator training and certifications.

Facilitate safety committee meetings and review incident/accident trends and safety opportunities.

Coordinate regular safety training requirements and record trainings to ensure compliance with county, state and federal regulations .

Assist and train Operations Management to ensure post incident/accident procedures are followed.

Lead Accident Reporting & Treatment (ART) packet on all post incidents/accidents at the facility with Human Resources Business Partner and the Operations Management team.

Serve as a local resource for safety issues, as well as conduct all safety meetings and annual audits.

Regularly review Job Safety Analysis for accuracy and provide refresher training as needed.

Report all incidents/accidents/risk to Director of Operations and HR Business Partner.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

High School Diploma or GED Required.

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.

Warehouse experience Required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point are required

OSHA-10 Hour Certification preferred.

Qualifications / Additional Skills /Aptitude:

Contribute and support to the overall goals of the Operations Department.

Takes initiative and works well independently.

Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.

Able to work effectively with peers, region and corporate leadership, in a productive collaborative environment coupled with the ability to be decisive.

Must be highly motivated to enhance knowledge in the field and motivated to progress

Must stay current on all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they pertain to OSHA safety and compliance.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Keywords: KeHE, Cerritos , Warehouse Safety Specialist, Other , Cerritos, California