Site Security Coordinator, Distribution Center

Job Summary

The Site Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the safety security and controlled access of a modern automated distribution center (DC). This role serves as the primary on-site security presence and ensures the protection of team members visitors inventory equipment and automated systems. Operating within a lean workforce environment the Site Security Coordinator must demonstrate strong situational awareness sound judgement professionalism and the ability to work independently while supporting site leadership and corporate security policies.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Facility Security
• Enforce site security protocols and escalation procedures.
• Oversee emergency alarm monitoring and response.
• Distribute facility access badges/keys as provided/directed by GM MPP or Asset Protection.
• Regularly and proactively conduct access system management review inclusive of:

• Audit active badge holders and compare against current employee roster contractor/vendor lists and temporary work assignments.
• Identify terminated employees inactive badge holders and expired contractors credentials
• Validate that access levels across the board align with job role and operational necessity.

• Control and monitor all entry and exit points to the facility. This includes verifying the identification of all visitors and conducting bag checks during high-traffic times such as shift change.
• Monitor dock doors yard activity and secure perimeters. This includes answering
• AirPhone activations and coordinate with the receiving party Operations or Transportation to get dock assignments for the inbound vehicles as well as conducting cross-verificationof seal numbers vs. system and escalation as needed.
• Verify credentials for employees contractors and visitors.
• Identify and respond to suspicious activity security breaches or safety hazards.
• Conduct scheduled and random patrols of warehouse office and exterior areas.
• Maintain awareness of inbound shipment schedules truck gate operation visitors space planning equipment moves and facility projects to ensure a secure and safe environment.
• Support system access and equipment reconciliation for separated employees.
• Incident Response and Reporting
• Respond promptly to security medical fire or operational incidents.
• Serve as first point of contact for emergency responders.
• Complete detailed incident reports with accuracy and professionalism as applicable and appropriate.
• Support internal investigations as directed by site leadership or corporate safety and asset protection as applicable and appropriate.
• Support evidence preparation for insurance claims if asked/if needed.
• Escalate system tampering unauthorized access or suspicious activity immediately.
• Maintain documentation related to security logs key control and asset protection.
• Customer and Team Interaction and Collaboration
• Provide professional service-oriented interactions with local team members and visitors.
• Maintain regular and proactive communication with the respective corporate Asset Protection leader.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 13 years of security law enforcement military or industrial safety experience preferred.
• Experience in warehouse distribution or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems badge access software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve perform influence respect innovate team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Environment: Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g. forklifts conveyors machinery and loading activities) bright overhead lighting and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast-paced environment.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights 60 lbs. pounds or more depending on job duties.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts pallet jacks or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse. This may involve pushing or pulling heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods often for the duration of a shift. Warehouse employees need to be able to move around the warehouse facility to pick orders stock shelves or perform other tasks.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend stoop squat and reach to retrieve items from shelves bins or storage racks. Employees need the ability to access items throughout the warehouse at various heights and angles.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work at heights to include open floor mezzanines and follow safety protocols for ladder use.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts pallet jacks and order pickers. Depending on the job role employees must pass certification or training programs to operate certain equipment safely.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects operate machinery controls and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy. This may include picking and packing items labeling products or assembling shipments.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as scanning barcodes sorting items or packaging products throughout the shift. Employees should be able to maintain productivity while performing repetitive motions safely.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work long hours weekends or overtime during peak periods.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Employees should be vigilant about potential hazards in the warehouse environment and take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

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