Distribution Center Safety Specialist

FERGUSON • Lebanon, TN

4d • $4,125 - $9,075 • Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Safety Specialist for its Lebanon Market Distribution Center. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of safety at the Distribution Center. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations and is committed to building better infrastructure, homes, and businesses by making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. The company values its associates and their well-being, offering a holistic approach to benefits that support mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years of safety specific experience
• Candidate must be willing to work varied shifts depending on the safety needs of the location. Position will include spending time on night shift as well as rare weekends if needed.
• Ability to create and train using Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Possess hazard recognition skills to identify risk and to implement corrective action plans
• Ability to tactfully coach, mentor and correct unsafe behavior in real time
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally and work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional presentation and written skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to professionally and confidently interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Provide strong leadership to drive a culture of safety
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in a warehouse supply chain distribution environment.
• Certification in OSHA safety procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Train new associates in the organization's safe operating procedures and safety standards
• Administer safety training and health and safety programs
• Responsible for OSHA compliance, safety inspections, and required safety reports
• Monitor environment to ensure that work areas, tools and equipment meet safety requirements
• Ensure associates operate powered industrial equipment according to Safe Operating Guidelines and FEI Safety Policies
• Document all safety incidents and assist with accident investigations, following established reporting and recording requirements
• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee meetings, publish agendas, email invitations and committee minutes
• Compile data on location incidents rates, restricted duty and lost time per SOP
• Oversee injured worker treatment plans, restricted duty and lost time claims
• Communicate with worker’s comp carrier as needed to ensure cases are managed to completion
• Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe work environment
• Participate in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management.
• Develop, implement, and manage best safety practices and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety standards and adhere to all safety policies, rules, regulations and procedures
• Perform other duties or functions as requested by management.
• Align and routinely interact with Region Territory Safety Manager to ensure alignment.
• Administer and / or support the administration of the 30-60-90 day Health & Safety Onboarding Program

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level