Safety and Training Coordinator

Russ Davis Wholesale•Hammond, WI

About The Position

The Safety and Training Coordinator promotes a safe, compliant, and well-trained workforce at the Hammond location. This role leads new-hire onboarding, delivers safety, equipment, and job training, conducts inspections and incident investigations, and maintains required records. Working closely with warehouse leadership and Human Resources, the Coordinator helps reduce injuries, prevent incidents, and build a strong safety culture. The position calls for a people-first approach to helping teams build skills, strengthen safe work habits, and put training into practice. The Coordinator implements and maintains the warehouse safety program in line with OSHA and company standards; investigates accidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage; and documents root causes and recommends preventive measures. The role also supports safety committee meetings and monitors PPE use, safe lifting, powered equipment operation, and housekeeping. The Coordinator conducts new-hire safety orientations and job-specific training; trains and certifies employees on powered industrial trucks, including evaluations and recertification as needed; and delivers ongoing training on topics such as hazard communication, lockout/tagout, emergency action plans, fire prevention, and ergonomics. The role tracks training completions, certifications, and expirations, maintains records for audits, stays current on applicable safety regulations, prepares safety reports and metrics, partners with warehouse leadership and Human Resources on accident prevention and corrective actions, and recommends safety equipment, signage, and process improvements. Other related duties may be assigned. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, safety, or training.
Working knowledge of OSHA warehouse safety standards, including powered industrial truck requirements.
Ability to deliver clear, engaging instruction to adult learners at all experience levels.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with accurate record keeping.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screenings; the employer states it does not test for THC.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wholesale distribution or food distribution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the warehouse safety program in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage; document root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Lead or support safety committee meetings.
Monitor the use of personal protective equipment, safe lifting practices, powered industrial truck operation, and housekeeping standards.
Conduct new-hire safety orientations and job-specific training for warehouse team members.
Train and certify employees on powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers; conduct evaluations and recertification as needed.
Deliver ongoing training on hazard communication, lockout/tagout, emergency action plans, fire prevention, ergonomics, and other relevant topics.
Track training completion, certifications, and expirations, and maintain accurate records for audits.
Stay current on OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Prepare safety metrics and reports, including incident rates, training completion, and inspection results, for management.
Partner with Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and Human Resources on accident prevention and corrective-action follow-up.
Recommend and help implement safety equipment, signage, and process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.