Warehouse Safety Specialist

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Safety Specialist supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of safety programs and compliance initiatives within the distribution center. This role partners with Operations, Human Resources, and Safety leadership to promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce workplace incidents. Success in this role is measured by the ability to foster associate engagement, identify and mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with company and regulatory safety standards. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of safety, warehouse operations, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, or related experience.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, or compliance activities preferred.
• Experience delivering training, facilitating meetings, or leading safety-related initiatives preferred.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices is required.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems preferred.
• First aid & CPR Training preferred, or willingness to be trained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated, freezer, and non-climate-controlled warehouse areas, and must be able to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, and changing environmental conditions for extended periods.