Job Description
What We Do:
CarParts.com is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We provide drivers with quality parts at competitive prices and enable them to schedule appointments with trusted mechanics directly through our website. Using world-class design principles and the latest technologies, we deliver a fast, intuitive digital experience backed by our company-owned national distribution network. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, we are scaling rapidly, fueled by our most recent strategic partnership and $35 million investment. This positions us for the next phase of growth as we continue to empower drivers along their journey.
Our Culture:
At CarParts.com, our culture goes beyond our core values of Safety First, Customer Focused, and Commitment to Excellence. We are a performance-driven, data-focused, and fast-paced team where results matter and winning is expected.
Hungry & Hardworking: We set ambitious goals, measure progress with clear metrics, and hold ourselves accountable to deliver results.
Promote from Within: We reward top performers with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Collaborative & In-Person: We believe the best ideas and fastest execution happen face-to-face.
High Standards: We move quickly, pay attention to details, and dig deep - whether it’s analyzing contracts, aggregating complex scenarios, or building clear, data-driven presentations.
No Passengers: We value grit, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of results
Job Summary:
The DC Safety Coordinator/Team Lead position is responsible for driving and ensuring safety awareness of the distribution center on all shifts. In this strategic safety support role, you will closely support distribution center leadership and the company Safety Director in developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, procedures, training, inspections, and audits. The safety coordinator will ensure DC safety and security measures are followed, as well as monitor, support, and issue associate and contractor access badges. Assist with environmental, health and safety (EHS) inspections of the distribution center. Drive consistency with safety incident investigations, fact-finding, data collection and root cause analysis, and corrective actions. You will drive pro-active safety culture engagement through risk mitigation and addressing unsafe behaviors and hazards in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:- Promote safety awareness and cultivate distribution center safety culture. Works cooperatively and harmoniously with distribution center management, supervisors, leads, co-workers, and support departments.
- Understand and ensure regulatory compliance with all state and federal regulatory laws and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Completes assigned safety projects and tasks independently and work well within a team environment.
- Conduct safety training (new hire, refresher, job specific, powered industrial truck) sessions for associates and contractors.
- Inspects working conditions to ensure all areas and activities are compliant with health and safety guidelines.
- Prepares ad hoc safety reports detailing inspection process and other activities.
- Coordinates accident investigations, safety review meetings and safety committee meetings as needed.
- Suggests revisions to operational process methods and employee activity that does not meet health and safety expectations.
- Addresses any workplace-related health and safety issues and accidents.
- Collaborate closely with distribution center leadership to monitor compliance and identify health and safety issues.
- Daily monitoring reports and impacts in i-warehouse software. (site specific)
- Ensure all powered industrial truck (PIT) safety training records are current and perform weekly checks for accuracy.
- Keep work areas safe, organized, and clean according to general warehousing/office practices and OSHA requirements daily.
- Conduct health and safety audits on operational compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in post-injury and incident investigations and evaluations.
- Inspects lift safety equipment such as fire exits, emergency lights, fire suppression systems, fire Extinguishers, first Aid Kits, emergency eye washes, and other safety equipment.
- Coordinates safety training for associates with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), classroom, and floor practical certifications.
- Performs security functions, such as monitor associates when entering the building, issue badges and other security functions as needed.
- Lead and drive participation on the DC safety committee on all shifts.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possesses strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Prior Environmental, Health and Safety Experience in distribution center environments
- Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency response protocols.
- Exhibits strong organizational skills.
- Possess solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team - performing whatever duties are necessary.
- MS Office Proficient: Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
- Ability to multitask and possess research skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner.
- Flexibility to work and support DC shift schedules as
