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The Safety Coordinator manages, delivers, monitors, and audits all established safety and accident prevention programs to ensure effective training and compliance standards are in place. Ensures compliance with existing GFS safety procedures and related government safety regulations.  

Schedule: 5 Day work week between the days of Sunday-Friday

Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00am-Midnight your schedule can vary.

Compensation Range: $62,060 - $96,815 This range will be based on experience

 

What you’ll need to bring to this position:

Conduct Self Audits

Prior experience within a high volume, fast paced distribution / warehouse environment strongly preferred

Experience in an industrial environment is highly preferred

Food Service industry experience is highly preferred

High school diploma or equivalent GED required

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, DOT background, or related field preferred 

Availability to work the scheduled shift hours as needed to support ALL shifts and departments as needed

Forklift certification and reach truck driving experience preferred

Limited travel is expected (3-4 times per year)

Excellent interpersonal communication skills 

Strong collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking techniques

Ability to plan, organize and execute with ease

Knowledge of federal and state regulatory agencies including OSHA

Awareness of trends related to warehouse/distribution safety development opportunities

Other expectations of this role include: 

Deliver established training & education programs

Conduct New hire and annual safety training.

Monitor through observation, incident tracking and reporting the effectiveness of training programs & initiatives

Manages the incident and injury investigation process and works with supervisors to determine required follow-up and corrective actions

Supports other departments, promoting safety practices and education

Conduct monthly and quarterly inspections(fire inspections, eyewash safety showers, fire suppression systems)

Collaborates with department managers and Home Office to promote safety efforts and provide feedback

Aids the Maintenance Department’s Contractor Safety Program, Process Safety Management (PSM) Program

Conduct observations(PIV operators, switchers, fall protection, arc flash, LOTO)

Administers Back Strengthening Program where applicable

Tracks safety data and goal achievement; communicates status of the division in regards to compliance with GFS procedures, policies and results

Responsible for OSHA reporting 

Provide additional support for the HR Team with leave of absence and disability, FMLA claims, and dispute resolution as necessary

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.