Laundry Safety Specialist - Temporary

Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months. The Specialist I, Safety - Laundry will assist and implement the organizational safety program, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for the Fresh Start Laundry facility. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementation, continual improvement and day-to-day support of the Goodwill of Colorado Health and Safety Program. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Safety Manager and will provide safety support/education and will communicate imminent concerns to the Laundry Manager/Supervisor and Safety Manager.

Requirements

2 or more years of qualified experience working in a safety role/capacity.
2 or more years of qualified experience related to energized equipment and Lock Out Tag Out.
Excellent written, verbal, and group presentation communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
Experience navigating Microsoft Office, Regulatory websites, and interpreting regulations.
Must be able to clearly communicate with staff and site managers and be able to write in an organized and concise manner.
Must be available during evening and weekend hours when needed.
The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business.
Must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.
Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Nice To Haves

Completion of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training is preferred
Experience related to energized equipment engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with local, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Works closely with the Learning and Development department and Laundry Leadership to create safety training and implement safety training processes and timelines.
Assist in conveying details of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and ensuring the plans are adhered to.
Ensure that procedures related to energized equipment are effectively instituted, communicated to employees, and are maintained by management and the Laundry Safety Specialist.
Ensure that procedures related to electrical safety are effectively instituted, communicated to employees, and are maintained by management and the Laundry Safety Specialist.
Maintains the organization’s Monthly Safety Training program and ensures safety related processes and procedures are adhered to (e.g., Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) training, Laundry Machines, Lock out Tag out, Trash Compactor, Injury and Incident reporting etc.).
Comprehends, conveys, and maintains organizational fire prevention processes, internal Hazcom methodologies and processes, and assesses Safety Data Sheets (SDS) binders to confirm it's up to date.
Assists the Safety Manager with coordinating CPR/First aid training, Risk Bootcamps, Safety Representative meetings, and other meetings determined by the Risk Director and Safety Manager.
Perform investigations as needed or directed following injuries, incidents, or allegations of unsafe conditions to identify root causes, contributing factors, establish corrective actions, or confirm the absence of unsafe conditions.
Perform Job Hazard Analysis to identify risk of injury/accident exposure and counter with preventative measures.
Perform bi-annual audits at assigned location to confirm regulatory compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the assigned location with corrective actions and recommendations to remedy deficiencies.
Collaborate with Safety Manager and Site Managers to provide safety materials that aid in injury and incident prevention and call attention to workplace hazards (i.e., signage, equipment, and devices).
Effectively files and retains records for assigned location.
Assist the Safety Manager with facilitating monthly Safety Representative meetings and safety related meetings.
Reinforces organizational safety training which is distributed monthly; and includes Active Shooter Training.
Leads monthly drills and tracks participation of of emergency evacuation procedures.