Safety & Training Specialist

Ernst Enterprise•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for promoting and maintaining safe work practices and conditions in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. The role involves assisting the Director of Safety and Risk Management in enforcing company environmental health and safety policies, identifying and controlling hazardous conditions, managing a digital fleet management system, and delivering safety training programs. The specialist will also conduct safety audits, provide reports, and ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in occupational safety and health, or equivalent is preferred.
At least 1 year of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years of experience, and a working knowledge of, MSHA safety/environmental principles and techniques.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and being able to type proficiently on a desktop computer keyboard.
Valid State-Issued Driver’s License, Class A or B, preferred.
Candidates must be willing and able to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Ongoing compliance is required.
Proficiently read, write, and speak English.
Ability to understand and read GPS from company issued tablet.
Required to have an active telephone with texting or email account.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, including: Management, supervisors, and peers.
People at various social levels.
Demonstrate the ability to perform job functions in accordance with Company policies and management directives, including adherence to personal appearance standards, safety protocols, and P.P.E. requirements, while promptly reporting any unsafe conditions, accidents, or incidents to the plant manager.
Must be able to take orders, instructions and guidance from management and supervisors.
Proficient basic math skills, e.g. addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages.
Proven safe driving record.
No unexplained gaps in employment.

Nice To Haves

Able to work flexible hours and shifts and be reliable and punctual.
The employee must also be willing and able to work long hours up to the maximum hours allowed of services permitted by DOT and state law, including but not limited to, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Maintain driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations and company policy.

Responsibilities

Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Assist the Director of Safety and Risk Management in enforcing and adhering to company environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job specific safety standards, best management practices.
Manage digital fleet management system.
Assist and conduct new hire safety orientation & plant safety meetings.
Deliver annual training programs and provide ongoing remedial training and coaching to support employee development and performance.
Provide safety reports for the Director of Safety and Risk Management as required.
Conduct safety audits and recommend corrective action per Company policy and work for the Director of Safety and Risk Management to issue reports of any violations or unsafe practices for immediate resolution.

Benefits

Medical Plan Rates: Weekly costs range from $24–$175 for Wellness rates or $35–$228 for Base rates, depending on your plan selection and Wellness Classification.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Hearing Benefit
Ancillary Benefits; Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, etc.
401(k) with a 6% company match
Profit-sharing program
Paid vacation and holidays
Supportive team environment
Long-term career opportunities
Bonus opportunities