Warehouse Safety Coordinator

What We Do CarParts.com is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We offer drivers quality parts at competitive prices and allow customers to schedule an appointment with a trusted mechanic directly from our website. We use world-class design principles and the latest technologies to deliver a fast, easy-to-use, and mobile-intuitive website. And with our company-owned national distribution network, we bring the best brands and manufacturers directly to consumers, cutting out the costs associated with brick-and-mortar retailers. Our more than 1,700 team members worldwide are dedicated to Empowering Drivers Along Their Journey. Our Culture At CarParts.com, we’re DRIVEN by our core values:Safety First, Customer Focused, and a Commitment to Excellence. These values guide us in everything we do and push us further in our growth both as a company and as people. They cultivate an environment where employees are inspired and empowered as we build and thrive together. All the hard work of our entire team has resulted in back-to-back record-breaking quarters since Q1 of 2020, as well as our inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s top 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles list forfouryears in a row (2020, 2021,2022,2023). Joinus Job Summary TheDCSafetyCoordinator/Team Lead position is responsible for driving and ensuringsafetyawarenessof the distribution center on all shifts. In thisstrategicsafetysupportrole,you willcloselysupportdistribution center leadership and thecompanySafetyDirectorindeveloping and implementingenvironmental,health,andsafety(EHS)policies,procedures, training, inspections, and audits.The safety coordinator will ensure DC safety and security measures are followed, as well as monitor, support,andissueassociateand contractoraccessbadges.Assistwithenvironmental,health and safety(EHS)inspections of thedistributioncenter.Driveconsistencywithsafetyincidentinvestigations, fact-finding, data collection and root cause analysis, and corrective actions.You will drive pro-active safety cultureengagementthrough risk mitigation andaddressingunsafe behaviors andhazards in the workplace. Key Responsibilities Promotesafety awareness and cultivatedistribution centersafety culture.Works cooperatively and harmoniously withdistribution center management,supervisors, leads, co-workers, andsupport departments. Understand and ensureregulatorycompliance with all state and federal regulatory laws andregulations. Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities. Completesassigned safetyprojects and tasksindependently and work well within a team environment. Conduct safety training(new hire, refresher, job specific, powered industrial truck)sessions forassociatesand contractors. Inspects working conditions to ensure allareasand activities are compliant withhealth andsafety guidelines. Preparesad hocsafetyreports detailing inspection process and other activities. Coordinatesaccidentinvestigations, safetyreview meetings and safetycommitteemeetings as needed. Suggests revisions tooperationalprocess methods and employee activity that does not meet health and safetyexpectations. Addresses any workplace-related healthand safetyissues andaccidents. Collaboratecloselywithdistribution centerleadership to monitor compliance and identify health andsafety issues. Dailymonitoringreportsand impacts in i -warehousesoftware. (site specific) Ensure allpowered industrial truck (PIT) safetytrainingrecords are current and performweeklychecks for accuracy. Keep work areassafe, organized, and clean according to general warehousing/office practices and OSHA requirements daily. Conducthealth andsafety audits on operational compliancewithsafety policies and procedures. Participate inpost-injury and incident investigations and evaluations. Inspects liftsafety equipment such asfire exits, emergency lights, fire suppression systems, fire Extinguishers,first Aid Kits,emergencyeyewashes, and other safety equipment. Coordinatessafetytraining forassociates withPowered Industrial Trucks(PIT), classroom, and floorpracticalcertifications. Performs security functions, such as monitor associates when entering the building, issue badges and other security functions as needed. Lead and drive participation on theDCsafety committee on all shifts. Other duties as deemed necessary. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Possesses strong leadershipand collaborationskills. PriorEnvironmental,Health and Safety Experiencein distribution center environments Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency responseprotocols. Exhibits strong organizational skills. Possess solid problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team - performing whatever duties are necessary. MS Office Proficient: Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced) Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary Ability to multitask and possess researchskills. Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fastlearner. Flexibility to work and support DCshift schedules as required . Independent worker with ability to manage ownworkloadwith minimal supervision ordirection. Ability toalways maintain confidentiality and discretion. Experience: Prior safety and warehouse experience required Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software: Warehouse management system terminal, calculator, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Microsoft office with intermediate Excel focus. Preferred Qualifications OSHA 10Houror30HourCertifications. Bachelors / associate degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired . Working Conditions Work is typically carried out in a warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical demands. Work hours may vary based on safety support/training needs andoperationalschedules. A Safety Coordinator is supportive in ensuring that warehouse staff receive the necessary safety support and training to excel in their roles, contributing to the overall safety of the warehouse operations. They assist in delivering effective safety support and trainingforthe operation team's efforts. CarParts.com is anequal-opportunityemployer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr CarParts.com