DC Safety & Training Specialist - Winchester, KY
4000 Corporate Dr, Winchester, KY 40391, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6 : 00 AM
Purpose
The Safety Training Specialist will play a key role in fostering a safe, world-class Distribution environment through education, monitoring, and compliance efforts. The Safety and Training Specialist will be responsible for assisting the development, coordination, and implementation of safety and training programs to ensure the health and safety of all employees in accordance with company policies, OSHA standards, and relevant industry regulations.
Responsibilities
- Communicates the safety program requirements to DC leadership across multiple assigned sites
- Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and industry practices; determine operational and business impacts; and develop, integrate, communicate, and execute strategies to manage EHS outcomes effectively.
- Coordinates with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety / Director of Talent Development
- Act as the subject matter expert for safety and training processes and programs at assigned DC locations
- Provides training and direction to DC team members
- Facilitates new hire orientation and tracks new hire training through their probationary period
- Assists with the development of training and programs for new hires and current DC Team Members
- Oversees the execution of the safety program at assigned DC locations
- Conducts regular DC audits to evaluate safety performance at DC locations and identifies opportunities to strengthen the program and practices at each
- Develop corrective action plans with DC leadership and monitor performance
- Participate in regular touchpoints with DC leaders to identify challenges and opportunities
- Facilitate incident investigation and resolution
- Participates as needed in communications with safety and regulatory agencies
- Use Risk Management Information Systems to track and measure safety performance
- Support investigations for human / asset protection / claims
- Communicate with all DC Team Members regarding monthly safety trainings and ensure completion each month
- Assess training needs of all DC Team Members and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
- Perform other job duties as required.
About You
Bachelor's degree in compliance, safety, training, or related field preferred or amount of relevant experience in lieu of degree3+ years of experience in EHS or TrainingAbility to flex between shifts to support training initiativesExperience with training on Powered Industrial Truck (Pallet Jack and Stand up Forklift) (preferred)Familiarity with grocery distribution center operations is helpful.Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health StandardsAbility to review, edit, or develop SOPs, Training material, or Policies preferred.Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.Ability to analyze data to communicate trends to management.Ability to work effectively in a team environment across all organizational levels.Ability to execute plans and programs that prevent injuries, mitigate loss, and ensure compliance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelStrong leadership skills are required to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.Physical Requirements
Some travel may be required, which may include weekends and evenings, as neededMost work is performed in a temperature-controlled environmentWalking and working on your feet is requiredIncumbent may sit for long periods at the deskIncumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a typical workdayStooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job dutiesOur Values
Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.
Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome
Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence
Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability
Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect
401K company match up to 4%Paid Time OffMedical Insurance options including FSA & HSAVision InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTeam Member Referral ProgramTuition ReimbursementThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and / or location.
4000 Corporate Dr, Winchester, KY 40391, USA
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