Job Description

Safety Coordinator

AMI Metals, Inc. is globally recognized as the industry leader in supplying aircraft quality raw material products to the aerospace industry. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance, Inc. who is the largest metals service center company in North America and recognized as a Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies!

We value our employees and consider them to be our most important asset! We hire people who seek a professional, team-oriented environment which values collaboration and knowledge sharing. AMI is committed to employee safety, quality/continuous improvements, productivity and growth opportunities! Check out our reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

We offer our employees and their dependents with a comprehensive benefits package which include:

• Medical (PPO High/Low or Health Savings Plan)
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job:

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function:

Position Summary: The Safety Coordinator supports daily safety operations within a warehouse or distribution center by ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and promoting a safety-first culture. This role works closely with operations leadership to maintain a safe environment for employees working with forklifts, conveyors, and material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain warehouse safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct daily/weekly safety walkthroughs of the warehouse floor (racking, dock areas, forklifts, conveyors)
• Identify hazards such as unsafe stacking, damaged pallets, blocked exits, and improper equipment use
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and company safety standards
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses; complete root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Track and report safety metrics (TRIR, incident rates, near-miss trends)
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for warehouse associates (PIT/forklift safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, hazard communication)
• Monitor and enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Partner with supervisors to correct unsafe behaviors and improve safety performance
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires and refresher training for current employees
• Maintain safety logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety committee initiatives
• Support emergency preparation (evacuation drills, fire safety, spill response)

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred
• 23+ years of safety experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations (shipping, receiving, picking, packing)
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and coach frontline employees and supervisors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel for tracking metrics is a plus)

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (General Industry)
• Forklift/PIT trainer certification
• First Aid/CPR
• Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) or similar

Travel:

• Up to 25%

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced warehouse setting with high employee movement
• Exposure to forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and loading docks
• May work in varying temperatures (non-climate-controlled environments)
• Requires frequent walking the warehouse floor

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (810+ hours/day)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to bend, climb, and access racking or dock areas

Key Skills:

• Warehouse safety compliance
• Hazard identification & risk mitigation
• Incident investigation & reporting
• Safety training & engagement
• Data tracking & continuous improvement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans:

AMI Metals, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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