Safety Specialist

At Capital Beer & Beverage we pour our hearts into what we do “SELL BEER FOR A LIVING”

We provide a wide range of competitive benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave

We are looking for a Safety Specialist to join our Team. In this role you will be expected to drive adoption of corporate safety initiatives, ensure compliance and record keeping, and manage branch interdepartmental training initiatives. The specialist will lead the coordination and execution of safety training meetings as well as maintain the appropriate records for each department.

 Our Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience leading / coaching others
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Valid state motor vehicles license
• Ability to obtain / maintain auto liability insurance in accordance with state laws
• Knowledge of OSHA DOT regulations

Our Preferred Qualifications

• Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of management
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas and government agencies as required
• Demonstrated high level proficiency of oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around multiple assignments
• OSHA 10 130 certification
• Class A, Class B Driver's License highly valued

 Your Responsibilities

• Maintain and update documentation that support the business while maintaining accurate records
• Support local Safety Committee projects
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and all other regulatory agencies
• Manage and measure work, process, and metrics for branch safety
• Conduct daily facility inspections
• Ensure required equipment maintenance logs, inspections, and supporting documentation are maintained
• Extensive time spent training and actively engaging in branch processes to ensure safety best practices are deployed
• Ensure and manage maintenance of equipment, machinery, and all company assets
• Manage all safety files including OSHA logs, training documentation, proof of inspections, certifications
• Lead branch accident investigations and collect required documentation, evidence, etc.
• Report general liability claim information to insurance carriers via approved incident reports
• Chair branch safety committee and lead all committee meetings
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling cases of beer or kegs, up to l50lbs

As the Distributor of Choice, we embrace a culture where diversity drives innovative solutions for the success of our employees, retailers, and supplier partners. Our company strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects the unique communities we serve.

This role requires regular, ongoing in‑office presence. Employees are expected to work onsite, which includes non-company locations where we conduct business, the majority of the time to support collaboration, productivity, and business operations according to the schedule set by supervisors and/or branch management.

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. It provides a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but does not (and cannot practically) represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs, and the company reserves the right to modify this description accordingly.

“Capital Beer & Beverage provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”

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Please note that job application deadlines will vary by position.