Safety Coordinator

Ashley Furniture Industries•Chippewa Falls, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business. The Safety Coordinator will support the efforts of the Safety Department to ensure compliance with regulatory and company safety standards. This position will support the efforts to promote a secure environment for all Ashley employees and Ashley property. This position will meet with Ashley employees to address safety related issues and conduct safety investigations; maintain safety & training programs and records; develop and facilitate training programs; conduct safety audits. The Safety Coordinator will communicate regularly and work with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims.

Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED
OSHA 30-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN WITHIN 90 DAYS)
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
MINIMUM 2-3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SAFETY COORDINATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, OR RELATED FIELD

Nice To Haves

ASSOCIATE'S OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, OR RELATED FIELD PREFERRED
ADDITIONAL SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS (CSP, ASP, CHST, OR SIMILAR) PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE IN WAREHOUSE, MANUFACTURING, OR LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTS PREFERRED
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF CONDUCTING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND IMPLEMENTING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
EXPERIENCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESSES AND INJURY CASE MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities

UPDATE AND MAINTAIN COMPANY SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT OSHA, EPA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATORY STANDARDS
MONITOR REGULATORY CHANGES AND IMPLEMENT NECESSARY UPDATES TO ENSURE ONGOING COMPLIANCE
ADVISE MANAGEMENT ON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INTERPRETATIONS, AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS
SUPPORT ABATEMENT EFFORTS FOR IDENTIFIED REGULATORY VIOLATIONS AND NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES
REVIEW WORKPLACE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE FOR POTENTIAL SAFETY VIOLATIONS
CONDUCT MONTHLY SAFETY TRAINING SESSIONS FOR SUPERVISORS AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS
FACILITATE NEW EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION SESSIONS
INVESTIGATE WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS, NEAR-MISSES, AND SAFETY INCIDENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER
REVIEW AND DOCUMENT EMPLOYEE INJURIES, ENSURING PROPER REPORTING AND FOLLOW-UP
ASSIGN AND TRACK CORRECTIVE ACTION ASSIGNMENTS TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL
DEVELOP AND DELIVER TRAINING PROGRAMS ON NEW SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND BEST PRACTICES
EDUCATE STAFF ON HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND COMPANY PROCEDURES
MAINTAIN SAFETY DOCUMENTATION, RECORDS, AND COMPLIANCE FILES
MEET WITH EMPLOYEES TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS
RESOLVE EMPLOYEE SAFETY COMPLAINTS AND ENSURE TIMELY FOLLOW-UP ON ABATEMENT ACTIONS
PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO INJURED EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING FIRST AID AND INJURY ASSESSMENT
TRANSPORT INJURED EMPLOYEES TO MEDICAL FACILITIES WHEN NECESSARY
PERFORM BASIC FIRST AID, INCLUDING BANDAGING AND INITIAL INJURY TREATMENT
FOSTER A POSITIVE SAFETY CULTURE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
COORDINATE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT ON INJURY CASES
REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE ROOT CAUSES OF WORKPLACE INJURIES
PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR MEETINGS TO ANALYZE INJURY TRENDS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
MAINTAIN ACCURATE INJURY DOCUMENTATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT RECORDS
EMBODY AND PROMOTE COMPANY CORE AND GROWTH VALUES IN ALL INTERACTIONS AND DECISIONS
LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN SAFETY PRACTICES AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
MAINTAIN CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE ATTENDANCE
ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
PROVIDE TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO OTHER EMPLOYEES ON SAFETY TOPICS
SERVE AS BACKUP SUPPORT FOR OTHER SAFETY OR OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS AS NEEDED
COMPLETE SPECIAL PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT