Safety Supervisor

Job Overview

The Warehouse Safety Supervisor is responsible for supporting safety, compliance, and incident management within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. This role works closely with Operations, HR, Maintenance, Transportation, and Corporate Safety teams to help reduce risk, strengthen safety culture, and maintain regulatory compliance throughout the facility.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Support and lead warehouse safety and compliance initiatives
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Assist with OSHA compliance programs, including PPE, forklift safety, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, and emergency response
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and track corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and compliance logs
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claim support, injury reporting, return-to-work tracking, and communication with clinics, HR, and insurance carriers
• Support ammonia refrigeration safety efforts, including inspections, documentation reviews, emergency preparedness, and corrective action follow-up
• Conduct and coordinate employee safety training and onboarding programs
• Promote a proactive, visible, and accountable safety culture throughout operations
• Partner with operational leadership to improve workplace safety performance and reduce risk

Things you need to be able to do:

• 3+ years of warehouse safety, EHS, or industrial safety experience
• Knowledge of OSHA warehouse safety requirements and compliance standards
• Experience supporting Workers’ Compensation claims and incident investigations
• Strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work in warehouses, refrigerated, freezer, and industrial environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trust while maintaining accountability and safety expectations

Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:

• Experience working around industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Familiarity with PSM and/or IIAR standards
• Experience in food distribution, cold storage, or manufacturing operations
• OSHA 30 certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Stay Active: Engage in fast-paced, hands-on work that keeps operations moving safely and efficiently.
• Career Growth: College tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
• Learning Culture: Work with evolving safety programs, operational systems, and industry best practices.
• Team Environment: Join a team that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Impact: Help create a safer workplace while supporting operational excellence across the facility.

SCHEDULE: Day

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods' benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, an opportunity to grow within the Company, an Employee Discount, and a Referral Bonus.

Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources:

• Market-competitive compensation
• Company-provided PPE, safety gear, and required work equipment
• Company laptops, phones, and other tools necessary to perform the role

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.