Safety and Support Specialist (Biotech)
Company Overview:
Colson Group Retail is a leading supplier of Surface Protection and Casters and Wheels to retail stores across the North America, Europe and Australia. We are dedicated to providing high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive retail market. As we continue to grow and expand our US locations to meet product demand, we are looking for a strong individual to help build the foundation for staffing a brand new facility.
Distribution Center Safety and Support Specialist
Reports To: DC Manager or Designee
Location: Palmetto, GA
Job Summary: The Distribution Center Safety and Support Specialist is the backbone of the facility, working directly with management and staff to maintain productivity, safety, and general facility operations including, monitoring Maintenance Repair and Operation's needs (MRO). The Safety and Support Specialist will take actions needed for the upkeep of the facility to keep the production process running smoothly, monitor safety by anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices, and assist in training workers on site in all aspects of safety. Administers and operates the organization's warehouse, including efficient shipping, receiving, processing, storing of product, and ordering supplies as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage MRO for entire facility
Develop relationships with local contractors for needs such as forklift maintenance, electrical, heating and cooling, etc.
Conducts new hire safety training
Assists with forklift training and certification
Conducts routine safety walks, inspections, and observations with applicable reporting and follow up
Print and assign pick tickets to team daily
Check status of Past Due orders and expedite inventory where possible
Tracks missed shipments
Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Experience:
Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and standards
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a warehouse, or distribution setting
Working knowledge and proficiency using a computer and related Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
Skills/Requirements:
Ability to lead, problem solve, meet team goals
Well organized and detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Forklift certified or ability to become certified
Able to effectively train new hires in standard practices and safety guidelines\
Working knowledge of Epicor preferred but not required
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
