What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Superior Grocers?
Position Summary:
The Safety Specialist ensures that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. Under the leadership team's direction, the Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing support to the safety team at store level and Operations. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements and needs at our stores, DC, and Corporate office.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Assist in the coaching, mentoring, and implementation of the EH&S programs, at store level and Warehouse.
* Perform safety inspections and audits of stores recommend correction and/or additional precautions to ensure safety compliance.
* Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
* Track and document accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
* Collaborate with store management to establish safety goals.
* Train, manage and guide store safety staff.
* Participate and regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards to ensure compliance.
* Organize, communicate, and maintain reporting.
* Collaborate in maintenance and compliance of health department and safety records
* Suggests revisions to employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes. Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
* Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance, i.e., labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
* Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment guidance as needed
* Review Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) as needed.
* Assist in administering and maintaining compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hot Work, Respiratory, BBP, etc.
* Work in conjunction with Facilities & Maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning properly and ensure defective equipment is placed out of service.
* Support operations with safety training of employees from the various perishable departments in an effort to reduce frequency.
* Works on special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education:
* BA degree or comparable work experience
* OSHA 30 Certificate, CSP or ASP Certification, Diploma or Degree in EHS or Environmental Science from a recognized institute is preferred.
* Forklift Train the Trainer certified.
Experience:
* 3 years of experience as a Safety Specialist or related field.
Knowledge:
* Experience and knowledge of Cal-OSHA regulations and other State and Federal regulatory requirements.
* Some knowledge of DOT safety requirements and regulations preferred.
Skills and Ability:
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet the demand of work deadlines.
* Must know about OSHA, knowledge of NFPA, Fire Pumps, and Fire systems preferred.
* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
* Must possess the ability to interact with store employees as well as executive management.
* Must have the ability to work independently while also maintaining supervisor(s) informed of projects and tasks to be completed.
* Must be highly organized.
* Must be professional, punctual, and possess strong communications skills.
* Able to make decisions and be a self-starter.
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Wage: $80,000 - $85,000 annually
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000