Assistant Warehouse Safety Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Occupational Health & Safety

Reports To: Corporate Safety Manager

Salary Grade: $68,324 - $102,487 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Responsible for personal safety-related warehouse training, developing and providing support to warehouse safety initiatives, and supporting the development and maintenance of our safety culture at our Mt. Sterling, IL facility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conducts training for injuries, both proactive and regulatory-required training.
• Assists in injury investigations & fork-lift related safety events.
• Conducts on the job safety observations and 1-1 coaching.
• Develops and presents information for warehouse safety meetings.
• Serves as a resource for behavioral safety teams and safety committees at Mt. Sterling facility.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.
• Works closely with warehouse leadership to develop and implement location safety plans.
• Corporate oversite of Impact Management System

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office programs
• Ability to interact well with employees at all levels of the organization

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Two years of safety experience
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - 6-8 nights per year to other company facilities or outside facilities for training and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
• Schedule - Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.