Loss Prevention & Safety Coordinator

Goodwill Industries of Lorain County Ohio•Elyria, OH

14h

About The Position

The Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator is responsible for effective coordination of the safety and security programs of the organization to safeguard Goodwill’s employees, customers, donors and to prevent and minimize loss of assets in all locations.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, including training, administrative and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of current automobile insurance required every six months.
Ability to use physical exertion such as standing, walking, bending, & reaching; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
1 to 2 years combined experience in loss prevention and occupational safety and health related field
Annual certifications required in First Aid and CPR.

Nice To Haves

experience in management of a general safety program preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and recommend policy and procedures to prevent and minimize financial loss to the company, in accordance with federal, state or local laws.
Conduct internal audit programs to evaluate cash handling, safety, and security procedures.
Make bi-annual inspections of each Goodwill location to determine if safe working practices are being employed.
Assure compliance with federal, state, local, CARF, and other safety and health regulations and standards.
This includes compliance with OSHA and keeping the OSHA 300 and safety training logs properly maintained.
Act as chair of the Safety Committee, recording and retaining all meeting notes and records.
Develop, recommend and conduct OSHA and CARF required safety trainings for all staff, including, but not limited to, CPR/First Aid/AED; conduct safety training at new hire orientation; document and track all related trainings for employees.
Train retail store management and employees on company policies and procedures of all loss prevention efforts; educate staff in detection and reporting of safety and security situations.
Assist safety liaisons in identifying, developing and instituting changes necessary for prevention of accidents, and assessing the effectiveness of such measures.
Coordinate with safety liaisons to ensure monthly safety trainings, inspections and evacuation drills are completed and documented.
Coordinate investigations regarding allegations or reports of suspicious employee activities and/or violations of company policies and procedures involving safety and/or loss prevention.
Assist with the proper and timely submission of accident/incident reports; receive and review all accident/incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
Provide detailed report of all accidents/incidents to Safety Committee.
Assist with management of worker’s compensation claims; communicate with third party administrator, employee and employee’s supervisor to coordinate light duty work.
Act as secondary point of contact with liability carriers, fire departments and all other outside inspectors as related to safety.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned.