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Famous Supply is looking for an Onboarding, Safety & Training Coordinator to work at our Regional Distribution Center in Youngwood, PA.
Hourly position: pay range between $21.00-$24.00/hour.
As a Safety Coordinator for Famous Supply, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees within our warehouse facilities and branches. Your responsibility will be to assist the Global Safety Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety programs and procedures to minimize risks, prevent accidents, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate closely with the Global Safety Manager, facility management teams, and associates, to promote a safety-first culture and foster a safe working environment.
This position does require travel to nearby branches at least once a week.
Responsibilities:
- Safety Program Administration: Administer and enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the specific needs of the facilities. Identify potential hazards and implement measures to eliminate or minimize risks.
- Safety Training: Conduct regular safety training sessions for new hires, existing employees, and temporary workers. Ensure all staff are aware of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Inspections and Audits: Perform routine safety inspections to identify potential hazards, unsafe practices, and areas for improvement. Conduct safety audits to assess compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
- Incident Investigation: Assist with investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and near misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and maintain accurate incident reports and documentation.
- Safety Communication: Effectively communicate safety-related information, updates, and reminders to all warehouse staff through meetings, notices, and other relevant channels.
- Emergency Preparedness: Assist with implementing emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and drills. Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure seamless response in case of emergencies.
- Safety Equipment and PPE: Assist with distribution, maintenance, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear. Recommend improvements to existing equipment and safety gear when necessary.
- Onboarding: Assist new associates at the RDC with onboarding paperwork/videos through the LMS, and equipment certification.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal safety regulations, and ensure the facility's compliance with all applicable laws and standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing safety measures, processes, and training programs. Work with the management team to implement improvements effectively.
- Reporting and Documentation: Assist with maintaining accurate records of safety-related activities, inspections, training sessions, and incident reports. Prepare regular safety performance reports for management review.
Requirements:
- Education and Experience: High school Diploma/GED equivalent. Relevant experience in warehouse safety or a related environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge: Working knowledge Company safety policies, workplace safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and industry best practices. Familiarity with safety management systems and emergency response protocols.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety-related information and conduct training sessions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks and develop practical solutions.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, warehouse staff, and management to promote a culture of safety.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in conducting safety inspections, investigations, and record-keeping.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in using software applications for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Relevant experience in warehouse safety or a related environment
- Working knowledge of company safety policies, workplace safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and industry best practices
- Familiarity with safety management systems and emergency response protocols
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, warehouse staff, and management
- Strong attention to detail for inspections, investigations, and record-keeping
- Proficiency with software applications for data analysis, reporting, and documentation
What We Do
Famous Supply is a fourth generation family-owned wholesale distribution company of HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial/PVF, and Building Products. Since 1933, Famous has grown into a large regional distributor that operates through its 35 locations: 1 Central Distribution Center, 2 Regional Distribution Centers, 12 Kitchen and Bath Showrooms and 18 classrooms primarily throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Famous Supply supports the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for new construction, replacement, repair, remodeling, parts, and service. In addition, Famous Supply offers an associate and customer training program called Famous University. Our purpose is to build meaningful relationships for life! We strive for continuous improvement to service our customers more effectively and work hard to reach new customers in this ever-changing market. Over the years we have stuck with the philosophy of wholesale only. We feel it is important to continue to show our loyalty to our customer base. Famous’ greatest asset is our people. Our management, sales, operations and support teams have extensive experience in the industry. We take pride in a job well done, and we encourage a culture of teamwork among all of our Famous associates, our customers, our manufacturers and other industry professionals. Our teamwork philosophy works because we treat everyone with respect. Our innovative approach to customer service, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of our factory-trained, professional Famous Supply associates means unbeatable service.
