Safety Specialist

Hawkins, Inc.•Roseville, MN

45d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Safety Specialist role will provide leadership and assistance in the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries. Identifies and corrects potential safety and health hazards and ensures occupational regulatory requirements are met. Implements safe work instructions and monitors conformance through site assessments. Analyzes personal protective safety equipment needs and assists in the procurement process. Coordinates medical surveillance such as respiratory fit testing and DOT physicals. Coordinates employee safety training and participates in safety committee meetings. Monitors and reports on organizational safety and health performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent experience
Minimum five years’ experience in a safety or regulatory role required
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a collaborative group
Ability to source information from internal and external sources
Proficient at using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 511 coursework preferred
ASP/CSP certification preferred
Training development and delivery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor employees to ensure compliance with all applicable company and government regulations.
Support incident investigations and corrective action process.
Proactively seek ways to improve overall employee health and safety performance.
Manage Safety Training program including content, delivery and reporting.
Conduct safety assessments at plant locations.
Communicate findings.
Manage documentation.
Complete required regulatory reporting such as OSHA 300 logs.
Manage external safety databases.
Working with leadership, update safety related policies and procedures; review regulations and compare with company policies to ensure compliance; verify that employees are adhering to the company policies and procedures as written.
Assist with compliance with DHS security requirements for our facilities.
Assist with Emergency Response Team structure, training, and facility emergency response drills.
Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.
Complete other tasks and compliance responsibilities.