Safety Specialist

Distribution Center Glendale, Arizona

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Position at Parts Town

Safety Specialist

Location: Glendale, AZ

 

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. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 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!

 

DC West Perks

  • Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
  • Bi-Weekly Travel stipends
  • Safety Shoes reimbursement program
  • Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • We offer forklift training programs
  • 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.

 

 

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, safety metrics and KPIs
  • Document incidents and participate in root cause analysis discussions including helping develop solutions that will reduce the risk of other incidents from occurring
  • Analyze incident reports for trends; make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors
  • Facilitate employee Health and Safety training sessions (e.g., Emergency Evacuation, Bloodborne Pathogen, LOTO, HAZCOMM, etc.)
  • Help prepare for and respond to emergency situations involving drills and incidents involving fire, severe weather, hazardous materials
  • Help drive team member engagement in Safety, Emergency Response and First-Aid Responder Committees; prepare meeting agendas, document and communicate meeting minutes to all stakeholders
  • Ensure all employees are aware of safety requirements and communicate, coach and re-enforces safety rules
  • Help create visual presentations that support safety practices and participate in the Distribution Center Safety committee
  • Conduct walk-through safety inspections ,and Collaborate with our safety team and distribution center leaders to identify and implement safety-related operational improvements

 

To Land This Opportunity

  • 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 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 possess abilities to be able to move around for long periods of time, and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted
  • You’re a safety standards nerd – You use knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Hazmat, shipping of hazardous materials and other applicable industry environmental, health and safety standards
  • You thrive in an environment dealing with technology such as safety apps, tablets, and you have previous experience monitoring security camera systems
  • Bonus points if you have a degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or experience in a Distribution Center or manufacturing environment
  • You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)

 

 

About Your Future Team

Our Distribution Center Team is full of high-performing team members who have a passion and enthusiasm to work hard and play hard. Our Distribution Center is a very team-oriented atmosphere, and we strive to live up to our core values of safety, integrity, community, passion, courage, and innovation each and every day! 

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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