Warehouse Safety Specialist

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Dallas, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Safety Specialist supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of safety programs and compliance initiatives within KeHE’s distribution center. The role partners with Operations, Human Resources, and Safety leadership to promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace incidents, engage associates, identify and mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with company and regulatory safety standards. The position’s actions are expected to align with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The job may involve working in refrigerated, freezer, and non-climate-controlled warehouse areas, with exposure to hot, cold, and changing environmental conditions for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1–3 years of safety, warehouse operations, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, or related experience.
Working knowledge of workplace safety practices required.
Working knowledge of warehouse safety practices, hazard identification, and incident prevention.
Knowledge of Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety requirements and warehouse operational safety procedures.
Ability to conduct safety inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
Ability to facilitate training and present safety information to groups of associates.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with Operations, Human Resources, and Safety teams.
Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.
Frequently reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Able to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, and changing environmental conditions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, or compliance activities.
Experience delivering training, facilitating meetings, or leading safety-related initiatives.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
First aid and CPR training, or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations leadership to support compliance with company safety programs, OSHA regulations, and applicable local requirements.
Conduct safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification activities; communicate, correct, or escalate issues to mitigate risks.
Support accident, incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action follow-up.
Promote KeHE’s “People First. Safety Always.” safety culture, engage associates, and reinforce that all accidents are preventable.
Coordinate and deliver safety training, including new-hire safety orientation, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification, and required compliance training; maintain accurate training records and documentation.
Facilitate safety committee meetings, review safety metrics and trends, and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement.
Maintain safety-related records, inspection reports, compliance documentation, and required regulatory files.
Support implementation and communication of corporate safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Safety leadership to identify and implement improvements that reduce workplace risk and strengthen safety performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.