Safety Coordinator

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a first-shift Safety Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that Lakeshore adheres to Occupational Health and Safety Administrative guidelines in an effort to reduce work-related injuries and provide a safe workplace environment for our associates. The position requires conducting routine inspections of floors, walkways and work areas to identify potential safety hazards, make infield corrections and report unsafe scenes or practices to the Safety Manager. 
 
This is an on-site position at our Carson, CA, headquarters. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Ensuring strict compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administrative (OHSA) guidelines to minimize work-related injuries and foster a safe workplace environment for our employees. 
• Conducting routine inspections of floors, walkways, and work areas to identify potential safety hazards, implementing infield corrections, and promptly reporting unsafe scenes or practices to the Safety Manager. 
• Auditing fire egress and electrical panel safety according to OSHA standards 
• Collaborating with the Health and Safety Manager to support processes and identify individuals not following Lakeshore safety policies, procedures and protocols 
• Training employees in proper floor-safety practices, including proper footwear, housekeeping, safe material-handling techniques, lifting techniques, etc. 
• Conducting safety audits to ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, codes and standards 
• Utilizing problem-solving abilities to address safety-related issues, making informed decisions to mitigate risks, including evaluating alternative solutions and prioritizing actions to facilitate effective control measures. 
• Coordinating several programs including health and safety, environmental, company fleet vehicles, and building access and security 
• Maintaining records of equipment maintenance and driver standards as mandated by DOT 
• Responding to accidents and near-misses, assisting with reporting requirements and making immediate infield corrections 
• Assisting with proper documentation of incidents and near-misses using the LLM Incident Reporting Center 
• Conducting employee training seminars, auditing the workplace to ensure regulatory compliance and coordinating emergency response plans 
• Collaborating with Safety Managers, maintenance staff and external vendors to address immediate floor safety concerns 
• Helping organize and participating in monthly safety committee meetings  
• Assessing data, identifying trends and maintaining strategies to improve overall safety compliance 
• Providing support and guidance during emergencies or incidents; assisting in the implementation of evacuation plans and first aid procedures if necessary 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications required 
• CPR/first aid training required 
• 2-3 years of experience in industrial safety, risk management, occupational health or related field required 
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, climbing and wearing personal protective equipment 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $22-$25 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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