Warehouse Safety Coordinator
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Philadelphia, PA 19148Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School / GEDSalary Range: $64,000.00 - $64,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Position Summary:
The Operations Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs across Warehouse, Transportation, and Facilities operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes a proactive safety culture, reduces risk, and delivers hands-on training to staff and volunteers. The position requires extensive warehouse and operations experience, strong knowledge of transportation safety, and the ability to train and coach teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.
The Coordinator manages the organizational safety program and performs periodic on-sight inspections, this includes but it not limited to AIB International Food Safety audits, Network Activity Report (NAR) for Feeding America, building licenses, and warehouse inspections. Researches and stays current on Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Safety Management, Food Safety and Facility safety management and incorporates with process, policy, and educational training. Certifications if applicable.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive safety management program across all operational departments.
Establish safety policies, SOPs, and training standards.
Lead organization-wide safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Promote a culture of safety accountability at all levels.
Oversee safety compliance in
Forklift and powered industrial truck operations
Pallet racking systems
Material handling procedures
Dock safety and traffic flow
Cold storage environments
Conduct regular safety audits and facility walk-throughs.
Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
Monitor OSHA compliance and documentation.
Assist with AIB preparation and inspection
Oversee driver safety programs, including defensive driving standards.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations (if applicable).
Review driver qualification files and certifications.
Investigate vehicle incidents and recommend corrective actions
Monitor telematics, driver performance, and accident trends
Partner with Facilities to ensure safe building conditions.
Monitor fire safety systems, emergency exits, and evacuation plans.
Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
Oversee hazard communication and chemical storage compliance.
Develop and deliver safety training programs for
Warehouse staff
Drivers
Facilities personnel
Volunteers
Conduct forklift certification and re-certification programs.
Lead new hire safety orientation.
Facilitate refresher and corrective training as needed.
Maintain training records and compliance documentation.
Builds and maintains working partnerships with other departments, outside vendors, etc. to ensure the organization meets and exceeds safety standards.
Lead accident and near-miss investigations.
Conduct root cause analysis.
Develop corrective action plans.
Track and report safety metrics and trends.
Manage workers’ compensation coordination with HR.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Transportation (DOT) (if fleet operations apply)
Local fire and health department requirements
Food safety handling requirements
Maintain all safety documentation, inspection logs, and audit records.
Develop and present monthly safety reports to the COO.
QualificationsEducation & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety, Occupational Health, Operations, or related field preferred.
OSHA certification (OSHA 30 minimum; OSHA 500 preferred).
Forklift trainer certification preferred.
DOT compliance knowledge strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations.
Demonstrated experience leading safety programs in a high-volume warehouse environment.
Experience in transportation or fleet safety management.
Proven ability to train and coach frontline operational staff
Company at a glance
Philabundance seeks to drive hunger from our communities today and end hunger forever. It serves approximately 90,000 people per week, a third of whom are children and 15% of whom are seniors. In 2016, Philabundance distributed approximately 24 million pounds of food through its own neighborhood distribution programs and through a network of 350 member agencies in 9 counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Three quarters of a million people in our service area face hunger every day. Their stories are as diverse as the nine counties we serve: working families hit hard by the recession, women, children, seniors trying to make ends meet. The one thing they have in common is being part of a food system that desperately needs additional support.
Philabundance was founded in 1984 with the simple belief that no man, woman or child should go hungry. Join us.
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