Health, Safety, Security Coordinator

Ashley Furniture Industries•Tupelo, MS

19d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports the Safety Department in maintaining compliance with regulatory and company safety standards and promoting a secure environment for Ashley employees and property. The role addresses employee safety concerns, conducts safety investigations and audits, maintains safety and training programs and records, and develops and facilitates training. The coordinator also works regularly with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims. This safety-sensitive position is based in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The environment has moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and operating material-handling equipment. The role may involve extended standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of PPE such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in manufacturing or distribution health and safety.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
Experience with OSHA laws and regulations, applicable state workers’ compensation laws, accident investigation, and safety audit programs for manufacturing.
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools, record management, and reading and interpreting government regulations, rules, and laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, or equivalent work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Update company safety policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes, advise management on regulatory matters, support abatement of regulatory violations, conduct monthly supervisor safety training and new employee orientations, and review video or photos for possible regulatory violations.
Manage day-to-day safety matters, including investigating accidents, reviewing employee injuries, assigning follow-up, training staff on new policies and procedures, and educating staff about relevant health, safety, and security laws and procedures.
Meet with employees about safety issues, resolve complaints, follow up on abatements and other issues, and address safety concerns.
Evaluate and provide basic assistance for employee injuries, including bandaging, and transport injured employees to medical facilities when necessary.
Collaborate with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate injuries and their causes, and meet regularly to review injuries.
Demonstrate the company’s Core and Growth Values in performing job functions.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and education; assist with training other employees and provide backup.
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.