Warehouse Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Damco Distribution Canada, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•    Responsible for assisting in the organization's safety programs
•    Assist the department in implementing, monitoring, and managing safety programs, policies, and procedures.
•    Ensures that assigned location(s) comply with safety regulations.
•    Assist the area Safety Manager in identifying unsafe conditions, facility audits, and evaluates working conditions with recommendations to improve employee safety.
•    Responsible for maintaining safety incident records and tracking assigned programs within the department. 
•    Plan and accomplish goals within the assigned location(s). 
•    Perform a variety of tasks, working under minimal to general supervision. 
•    Monitor and track the effectiveness of Safety Programs within a DC operation.
•    Remain current with relevant regulatory requirements and serve as a resource for the department.
•    Conduct incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
•    Conduct audits and inspections within the assigned DC, identifying any corrective or preventative measures needed; reporting and follow up to ensure compliance.
•    Monitor and track the effectiveness of Safety Programs within a DC operation.
•    Remain current with relevant regulatory requirements and serve as a resource for the department.
•    Assist managers in promoting more safety awareness and education by procurement of safety training materials and information via monthly phone conversations, emails, weekly safety topics, safety articles, newsletters, etc.
•    Continue to create and make progress towards safety culture through training, increased awareness, risk assessments, and behavior based programs. 
•    Share best practice information among all PT facilities. 
•    Verify forklift inspections are being completed, properly filed, equipment maintenance is called out/assigned for repairs and that operators are certified.
•    Identify & correct unsafe conditions and behaviors Ensure assigned Distribution Center follows company SOP’s 
•    Conduct Safety Committee Meetings 
•    Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected and signed off each month
•    Ensure eye wash station(s) are inspected and signed off weekly
•     Conduct employee trainings across multiple shifts when needed
•    Maintain safety programs / literature within the building

Desired Qualifications:

•    OSHA Safety Courses 
•    2-5 Years Hands on Safety Experience 
•    CPR / First Aid Certification 
•    Knowledge of federal, state and local OSHA regulations 
•    Planning and organizational skills Detail oriented and a team player

Wage $100,000 - $114,000k per annum

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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