Safety Specialist

Land Of Lincoln Goodwill Industries•Springfield, IL

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work. Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities and talent our employees bring to the workplace represents an essential part of our culture. Job Title : Safety Specialist Department : Health, Safety, Security and Environment Reports To : VP of HSSE Classification : Non-exempt EEO-1 Category: Technicians Safety Sensitive: Yes Authorized Driver: Yes Supervises : NA Job Summary Audits bulk, training, ensuring compliance, investigations, reporting, work with maintenance to ensure follow up items are corrected, analysis. Essential Job Duties Participate in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures under the guidance of senior safety personnel. Perform Safety Inspections of work areas, equipment, and processes to identify hazard and compliance assessment techniques. Identify workplace hazards and assess risks associated with various tasks. Report? Participate in Safety Training Programs: ongoing – development Attend safety training sessions about potential hazards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures. Support the planning, implementation, and assessment of occupational health and safety programs and processes. Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes and establish to corrective action plans. Follow relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards ensuring organizational compliance. Analyze safety data to identify trends and contribute to recommendations for improving safety programs. Enforce procedures and troubleshoot issues to safeguard the assets of the organization. Participate in investigating workers' compensation claims, issues, filing, and procedures with appropriate management, HR, and workers' compensation carrier. Investigate safety and health incidents and complaints. Use of Microsoft teams…..Google meetings. Safety Culture application in the course of auditing, recording and receiving safety concerns. Collaborate with maintenance, safety personnel and management…. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum one year of Safety related job experience.
Requires proficiency with the Google business platform and/or Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Canva.
Requires a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation
Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters.
Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.
Conveys information clearly through verbal and written communication.
Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.
Interacts with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct and ethical behavior.
Understands and follows LLGI policies and procedures.
Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.
Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI.

Nice To Haves

Requires ongoing Safety and compliance education in HazWoper, OSHA, IL Worker’s Compensation Commission, , IL EPA, NFPA, CDC, CPSC, and local, state and federal regulations.
Requires forklift certification and stacker training within first six months.
Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures under the guidance of senior safety personnel.
Perform Safety Inspections of work areas, equipment, and processes to identify hazard and compliance assessment techniques.
Identify workplace hazards and assess risks associated with various tasks.
Participate in Safety Training Programs: ongoing – development
Attend safety training sessions about potential hazards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
Support the planning, implementation, and assessment of occupational health and safety programs and processes.
Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes and establish to corrective action plans.
Follow relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards ensuring organizational compliance.
Analyze safety data to identify trends and contribute to recommendations for improving safety programs.
Enforce procedures and troubleshoot issues to safeguard the assets of the organization.
Participate in investigating workers' compensation claims, issues, filing, and procedures with appropriate management, HR, and workers' compensation carrier.
Investigate safety and health incidents and complaints.
Use of Microsoft teams…..Google meetings.
Safety Culture application in the course of auditing, recording and receiving safety concerns.
Collaborate with maintenance, safety personnel and management….
Perform other duties as assigned.