Safety & Health Specialist 3rd Shift

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