Safety & Health Specialist

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This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process.

• 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 and 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.

• 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 solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and safety regulations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.

Bachelor's Degree in related field of study.

EOE, including disability/vets.