Health and Safety Security Lead (On-site)

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.

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Security Lead to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that Lakeshore adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries and provide a safe workplace environment for our associates. This position supports daily operations by monitoring safety protocols, conducting inspections and promoting a culture of safety and security. The HSS Lead is a hands-on role that collaborates with warehouse staff and leadership to identify risks, implement corrective actions and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Applicants should have an OSHA 30-Hour Certification. The ideal candidate also possesses a Forklift Trainer Certification issued by the state of Utah and a HAZWOPER Certification.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Ensuring strict compliance with 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 in-field corrections and promptly reporting unsafe scenes or practices to the safety leadership
• Leading immediate response efforts to in-field accidents and safety incidents
• Conducting thorough post-accident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA)
• Leading and supporting warehouse staff in daily safety practices
• Conducting training on safety protocols and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations
• Ensuring staff are trained on and compliant with company and regulatory safety standards
• Assisting in the creation and revision of Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) for safety
• Working with safety leadership to review, implement and monitor safety protocols

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

• High school diploma (required)
• 2+ years of experience in the field or in a similar position
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (required)
• HAZWOPER Certification (preferred)
• Forklift Trainer Certification—State of Utah (preferred)
• Ability to solve routine problems and make sound decisions using established procedures
• Strong communication skills—able to keep others informed verbally and in writing, using the appropriate level of detail for the audience; actively listens to other’s insights and direction
• Proactive and accountable—takes responsibility for completing assigned tasks and recovers quickly from setbacks
• Collaborative mindset—works well with others to make productive contributions to the team

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus eligible
• 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
• 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 to 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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Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1