Safety Specialist

Position at Parts Town

Safety Specialist

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our Virtual Tour and Culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Bonus FC Perks

• Bi-Weekly Travel stipend
• Safety Shoes reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
• Referral Bonus Program
• We offer forklift training programs
• Free food! We offer free snacks and drinks to show our appreciation to our team members

The Job at a Glance

Our Safety Specialist (internally known as Keeps People Safe) will support a newly created distribution center team with safety leadership and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Together with the Safety Manager, you will implement and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures. Do you love building and developing long-lasting relationships across all teams and beyond? Keep scrolling!

A Typical Day

• Maintain occupational health and safety record keeping systems, including safety metrics and KPIs
• Document incidents and actively participate in root cause analysis discussions, assist in developing solutions to reduce the risk of recurrence
• Analyze incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Facilitate safety training programs (e.g., Emergency Evacuation, Bloodborne Pathogen, LOTO, HAZCOMM)
• Assist in preparing for and responding to emergency situations including drills and incidents involving fire, severe weather, hazardous materials
• Drive team member engagement in safety initiatives, emergency response and first aid efforts; prepare meeting agendas, recap discussions and communicate minutes to stakeholders
• Ensure all employees understand and comply with safety requirements and comply with safety requirements, provide coaching and reinforcement of safety rules
• Help develop visual presentations to support safety practices and actively participate in safety committee meetings
• Conduct walk-through safety inspections and collaborate leadership to identify and implement operational improvements related to safety

• Observe and coach safe lifting practices by ensuring proper ergonomics training, monitoring compliance, and implementing preventative measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have a degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or 1 or more years of safety role experience in a fulfillment center or manufacturing environment
• You share our values – Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, Community, and Innovation resonate with you, and you want to work on a team to drive positive results
• You enjoy being out on the floor, building relationships with team members, observing operations firsthand, and promoting a strong safety culture through visibility and engagement
• You are organized and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere – You prioritize work and time across projects seamlessly to optimize results while paying attention to detail and working independently
• You thrive in an environment dealing with technology such as safety apps, tablets, and you have previous experience monitoring security camera systems
• You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• You possess abilities to be able to move around for long periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted

About Your Future Team

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.   We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $55,951.86 – $68,385.60 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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