Safety Specialist

Overview Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us. Apply today! Safety Specialist is responsible for the development and facilitation of environment, health, and safety (EHS) programs within our Junction City, Kansas distribution center. In this role, you will create a strong safety culture through implementation of best practices and demonstrated knowledge of EHS and workers' compensation laws and regulations, translating them into actionable processes. Responsibilities Develop, build, and execute a strategy in support of Supply Chain's strategic goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents by fostering a culture of safety Leverage metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern, and drive accountability through established formalized Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments Ensure compliance with all applicable Foot Locker policies by developing safety programs and providing guidance and oversight Maintain a thorough understanding of local, regional, and domestic regulations, monitoring the regulatory arena for new and changing regulations and rulemaking, including hazardous communication programs Maintain product labeling systems and Safety Data Sheet inventory Act accordingly in the event of an environmental incident or injury in the workplace with a basic understanding of OSHA guidelines, injury & illness rate, recordables, near misses, and first aid Identify proper PPE for the job and drive accountability with team members on PPE usage Understand the audit process, the importance of open reporting, and conformance Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures, bringing problems to the attention leadership and/or HR as needed Qualifications 1-3 years experience with distribution center safety initiatives, security, continuous improvement, and/or engineering Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize information Strong communication skills, including comfortability voicing opinion and asking questions Ability to comprehend safety instructions, participate in safety drills, and effectively communicate in case of emergencies Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Organizational skills Preferred Lean or Six Sigma knowledge Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field WMS/RF systems background Power BI experience Benefits The annual base salary range is $60,000 - $73,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below: Employee Discount Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups #J-18808-Ljbffr Foot Locker