Distribution Center Safety Specialist

Whole Foods Market Safety Team Member

Performs functions related to Whole Foods Market safety procedures and policies, as well as governmental regulatory compliance, including but not limited to the maintenance and updating of safe practices, policies and procedures as they relate to the Distribution. This team member will be required to become educated with all applicable local, state and federal regulatory procedures including state and federal DOT regulations, Good Organic Standards, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Assume point for maintenance repairs of equipment in both facilities and ensure continual equipment support and maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring all programs and equipment are for safe working conditions and are constantly addressing team member safety, compliance and sanitation including food safety.
• Develop training programs to support the DC.
• Partner with the Regional Safety Specialist to ensure all programs, trainings and compliance are being met.
• Order and distribute needed safety and PPE equipment for facility.
• Set up DC safety committee and meetings.
• Establish and maintain all training programs in accordance to facility Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and facility powered equipment.
• Safe Lifting - source and establish training materials.
• Act as liaison between facility and RSS.
• Have a complete understanding of following bodies of regulation, requirements and necessary information are being maintained and communicated through the facility.
• Required to ensure training in these areas, updating information, continual personal and facility education and preparation for ensuring the current facility and any future facilities are meeting standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Desired Work Experiences

The wage range for this position is $29.40-$50.33 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.