Safety Specialist

Goodwill of Colorado

16d • $28

About The Position

The Specialist I, Safety will assist and implement the organizational safety
program, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. The Safety Specialist will be
responsible for implementation, continual improvement and day-to-day support of
the Goodwill of Colorado Health and Safety Program. Works under the general
supervision of the Safety Manager and will work interdependently with other
departments within the organization to effectively provide safety support. This
may include communication with outside agencies.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree is preferred, may substitute known performance for formal education.
• 2 or more years of qualified experience working in a safety role/capacity.
• 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.
• 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation)
• 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services
• 25 years of age for CDL.
• Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Assist in conveying details of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and ensuring the plans are adhered to.
• 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, 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.
• Performs investigations 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 locations to confirm regulatory compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the assigned locations 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 locations.
• Assiss 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 emergency evacuation procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long Term Disability
• paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees