ROLE OVERVIEW
Responsible for supporting and facilitating daily activities related to the company safety program across all company locations. This position is responsible for coordinating efforts surrounding the following: organizational safety, safety compliance, safety inspections, accident investigations, employee training, safety communication, OSHA and DOT records compliance.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Responsible for maintaining and implementing the company safety program and helping to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Coordinate and conduct inspections, audits, and assessments for safety and compliance
- Actively participate in completion of incident reports, investigations and corrective actions
- Assist with tracking and reporting claims to insurance carrier
- Coordinate return to work and light duty assignments for employees with restrictions
- Assist with accurate preparation of safety reporting and metrics to include: compiling, maintaining and analyzing data
- Assists with maintaining compliance with recordkeeping requirements, including OSHA and DOT
- Assist with preparing, implementing and documenting safety training
- Responsible for creating safety communication, including regular safety posts, communication screen topics and safety reminders
- Develops, implements and conducts safety training in alignment with company and OSHA compliance
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, processes and regulations
- May be required to flex hours to support all areas of the business
- May be required to travel to other locations as needed
- Additional duties as assigned by management
WHAT WE VALUE
- Intermediate computer skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work well independently and in the context of team environments
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
- Language skills allow the employee to write documents such as safety policies and procedures
- Must have knowledge of safety and compliance regulations under OSHA, DOT and FMCSA
- Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to make sound decisions
- Demonstrate and exhibit a high level of professionalism
- Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks and tolerating frequent interruptions
- Must be able to interact with employees on all levels
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, related field or equivalent experience required
- Experience of one (1) to three (3) years in a safety or environmental health and safety role required
- Experience in a distribution and/or sales environment preferred
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
- General office equipment and materials
- Microsoft Office
*Refer to the physical job requirements
DISCLAIMER This job description is intended to be a summary of the primary essential responsibilities of this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
