Distribution Center Safety Specialist

Job Posting:
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

We are currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Safety Specialist based in our Lebanon Market Distribution Center!

• Train new associates in the organization's safe operating procedures and safety standards
• Administer safety training and health and safety programs
• Responsible for OSHA compliance, safety inspections, and required safety reports
• Monitor environment to ensure that work areas, tools and equipment meet safety requirements
• Ensure associates operate powered industrial equipment according to Safe Operating Guidelines and FEI Safety Policies
• Document all safety incidents and assist with accident investigations, following established reporting and recording requirements
• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee meetings, publish agendas, email invitations and committee minutes
• Compile data on location incidents rates, restricted duty and lost time per SOP
• Oversee injured worker treatment plans, restricted duty and lost time claims
• Communicate with worker’s comp carrier as needed to ensure cases are managed to completion
• Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe work environment
• Participate in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management.
• Develop, implement, and manage best safety practices and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety standards and adhere to all safety policies, rules, regulations and procedures
• Perform other duties or functions as requested by management.
• Align and routinely interact with Region Territory Safety Manager to ensure alignment.
• Administer and / or support the administration of the 30-60-90 day Health & Safety Onboarding Program

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years of safety specific experience
• Preferred experience in a warehouse supply chain distribution environment.
• Candidate must be willing to work varied shifts depending on the safety needs of the location.
• Position will include spending time on night shift as well as rare weekends if needed.
• Ability to create and train using Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Possess hazard recognition skills to identify risk and to implement corrective action plans
• Ability to tactfully coach, mentor and correct unsafe behavior in real time
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally and work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Certification in OSHA safety procedures preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional presentation and written skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to professionally and confidently interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Provide strong leadership to drive a culture of safety
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our…