Safety Training and Compliance Officer

Company Summary

Priority, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a pioneering technology company transforming the logistics industry with our innovative solutions & commitment to exceptional customer service. We are seeking Team Players who excel in a collaborative environment, embrace change, & understand the impact their quality of work has on others. Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018. This growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce. Priority operates out of several facilities across 3 states. Priority maintains a diversified business model providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction & demolition customers. Our biggest priority is providing outstanding customer service & revolutionizing the industry through the use of the latest technology.

Job Purpose

In your role as Safety Training & Compliance Officer, you will work towards bettering our workplace safety policies and procedures while maintaining safe working practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Providing personnel with safety-related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of equipment.
• Reviewing existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date.
• Overseeing the company’s daily operations and identifying opportunities for improvement of safety regulations.
• Conducting risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents, injuries, and health hazards.
• Ensuring compliance of safety protocols and monitoring daily tasks; including pre and post-trip inspections
• Recording, documenting, and reviewing accidents, injuries, and incidents
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
• Reviewing and assessing video/camera footage
• Completing ride-alongs to evaluate Drivers
• Record and document all accidents and injuries as well as review other accident and incident reports.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Additional duties as required

The successful candidate profile includes:

• Previous experience in health and safety.
• Commercial Drivers License is preferred but not required.
• Extensive knowledge in DOT compliance/safety.
• Ability to conduct training and lead employees.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel among worksites to conduct safety inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:

• People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players).
• A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for.
• An excitement to be part of a growing organization.
• A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company’s success.