DC Safety Specialist I

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. Ferguson is currently seeking a Safety Specialist for our Distribution Center in Grand Prairie, TX . This position will be responsible for leading all aspects of safety at the Distribution Center. With 11 strategically located regional distribution centers and a growing network of 6+ market distribution centers throughout the US, this position offers incredible advancement opportunities! We want to help you build a long-lasting career with Ferguson. Together, we can continue to lead the industry and help build our nation’s infrastructure from the ground up. Responsibilities: Train new associates in the organization's safe operating procedures and safety standards Administer safety training and health and safety programs 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 handled to completion 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 Executes safety inspections, audits and safety risk assessments, ensuring OSHA compliance, whilst maintaining all HSE records and reporting. Assists with the identification of the sources of risks and hazards, implementing exposure monitoring, integrity controls, and safety systems required to mitigate specific safety risks in operations. Coordinates safety training in order to equip staff with knowledge of safe operating procedures and safety standards. Supports the field application of safety behavior improvement and HSE culture tools. Supports safety meetings and/or field visits, including pre-job safety conferences or Health & Safety Committee meetings. Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements Regular and reliable attendance Qualifications: 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 an…

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