Safety Coordinator - Distribution Center

Job Description
We are seeking a Safety Coordinator - Distribution Center to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that Lakeshore adheres to Occupational Health and Safety Administrative in an effort to reduce work-related injuries and provide a safe workplace environment for our associates. The position requires conducting routine inspections of floors, walkways and work areas to identify potential safety hazards, make infield corrections and report unsafe scenes or practices to the Safety Manager.
A day in the office looks like this:  
Collaborating with the Health and Safety Manager to support processes and identify individuals not following Lakeshore safety policies, procedures, and protocols 
Coordinating several programs including health and safety, environmental, company fleet vehicles, and building access and security 
Responding to accidents and near-misses, assisting with reporting requirements, and making immediate infield corrections 
Training employees in proper floor-safety practices, including proper footwear, housekeeping, safe material-handling techniques, lifting techniques, etc. 
Providing support and guidance during emergencies or incidents; assisting in the implementation of evacuation plans and first aid procedures if necessary 
Maintaining records of equipment maintenance and driver standards as mandated by DOT 
Conducting safety audits to ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards 
Assisting with proper documentation of incidents and near-misses using the LLM Incident Reporting Center 
Collaborating with Safety Managers, maintenance staff, and external vendors to address immediate floor safety concerns. 
Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as required. 
Provides & coordinates site-specific safety & environmental training/testing (E.g., incident investigation, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, safety inspections, hazardous waste, spill & stormwater training etc.) as necessary &/or directed by our Management Team. 
Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures, and recommending corrective procedures. Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues. 
Assessing data, identifying trends, and maintaining strategies to improve overall safety compliance. 
Helping organize and participating in monthly safety committee meetings. 
Auditing fire egress and electrical panel safety according to OSHA standards 
Provides emergency response to employees as needed. Participates in and documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required. 
Train or facilitate training of employees on safety aspects of standard warehouse machine operations. 
Incorporates and maintains safety observances, including but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good safety practices and habits. 
Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as required. 
Maintain compliance of Lakeshore Learning’s Safety and Environmental as they relate to Federal, State & local codes and regulations.