Safety & Health Specialist
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigate near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours.
- Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
- Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
- Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned.
- Manage Powered Industrial Truck Program
- Oversee Safety recordkeeping processes
- Maintain HAZMAT Certification
- Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
- Maintain compliant Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Qualification files in JJ Keller Encompass
- Process Driver Qualification files for new drivers in the JJ Keller database
- Maintain compliant Light Duty Driver Qualification files
- Manage the Lytx (Drive Cam) Database
- Maintain compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures
- Coordinate & conduct driver training, as needed
- Be able to be certified as a Smith System Driver Instructor
- Conduct weekly driver audits
- Manage compliance to meet annual fleet audit
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment
- Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management
- Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and safety regulations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus
- Bi-lingual (english/spanish) strongly preferred
- Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
EOE, including disability/vets