Safety Specialist

Building Operations Columbia, Missouri


MidwayUSA is currently looking for a Safety Specialist with an Occupational Safety education or background responsible for overseeing the administration of company safety processes. Main processes will include managing Employee injuries, treatment and workers compensation; Employee safety training and Safety administration.    
 
At MidwayUSA, our Safety team works together to develop, implement, monitor and manage safety programs, policies and procedures for the benefit of our Customers, Employees and Visitors. 

In This Role, You Will
  • Assist in conducting accident investigations and work with departments to correct safety hazards and develop preventative procedures.
  • Administer programs and policies to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
  • Administer Workers Compensation Claim management and injury management processes. 
  • Assist with Safety Training Program development and training of workforce members.
  • Assist in safety and quality activities and improvement projects as directed.
  • Assists with the management and reporting of Hazardous Waste generated onsite.
  • Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
  • Track and report the results of the Environmental Health & Safety performance measurement system to department leadership team.  
About You
  • Will possess a bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Environmental and Occupational Science or a related analytical, scientific, or technical field or relevant professional service 
  • Will have a current Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Missouri license, or be able to obtain this license within 1 year of hire (Preferred)
  • Will have a strong desire to build a career with a passion for occupational safety and health and the ability to improve upon existing processes and results
  • 1-2 years of relevant professional experience preferred; will consider an entry-level candidate with appropriate educational background and other related experience. 
  • Ability to attain ASSP ASP Certification within 2 years of hire
  • Interest in, and support of the NRA and the shooting sports industry

What We Offer

  • Annual pay range (commensurate with experience): $58,000 - $65,000 with annual benchmarking and pay increases to always ensure a competitive salary 
  • Personal growth through a management relationship prioritizing support, respect, clearly communicated expectations, and consistent modeling of Company Values
  • Promote from within culture
  • Opportunity for annual profit sharing
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Flexible PTO policy and paid parental leave
  • Excellent choice of health plans (including HSA), dental, and vision benefit options at an affordable price
  • Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance options
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Opportunities for career, leadership, and professional development with conferences, events, and seminars
  • Supplier pro-deals and generous employee discounts 
About MidwayUSA
 
MidwayUSA, located in Columbia, MO, is an industry-leading internet retailer of over 200,000 shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and hunting products. Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA (www.midwayusa.com). They instilled family values like honesty, integrity, and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. For over 40 years, MidwayUSA has offered JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, and the Outdoors with an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction.
 
MidwayUSA is one of only two organizations to be a three-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award   
 
MidwayUSA believes working in the office is the best way to promote teamwork, but we understand life can be complicated sometimes so we’ve created a flexible work from home policy should the need occasionally arise.

MidwayUSA requires all candidates post-offer to submit to a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. 

MidwayUSA is a tobacco & smoke-free campus

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      Job Type: Full-time 
      Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year 
      Work Location: On-site 

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