Training & Safety Specialist

Yusen Logistics • Sumner, WA

5d • $56,486 - $82,847

About The Position

The Training & Safety Specialist trains new and current employees and temporary associates in the safe handling of warehoused goods and products, including receiving, storing, recycling, shipping, and transporting. Training covers Material Handler and Equipment Operator duties and related safety procedures. The role also monitors employee safety, conducts daily safety observations, works with the on-site agency to improve safety culture, makes recommendations to management, and reports near misses and safety violations in SIMS. The specialist follows up on employee progress, collaborates with management on improvement actions, and assists with creating and improving training guides.

Requirements

• Able to perform each essential Material Handler and Equipment Operator duty without oversight or assistance on required tasks.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual ability preferred.
• High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train or retrain staff in the use of RF (Radio Frequency) equipment.
• Train or retrain staff in proper unloading and loading.
• Train or retrain staff in operating motorized equipment, including cherry-pickers, motorized pallet jacks, and counterbalance lifts with attachments such as forks, clamps, and slip sheets.
• Train or retrain staff in disassembling, reassembling, or repairing products, materials, or equipment.
• Train or retrain staff to sort, bale, weigh, load, and recycle materials according to customer specifications.
• Train or retrain staff to attach identifying tags or labels, or mark information on cartons and other containers.
• Train or retrain staff to fill customer shipping orders and prepare products for shipment.
• Train or retrain staff on specialized customer account procedures and safety policies and procedures for each job function.
• Assist in creating and improving training guides.
• Monitor employee safety by performing daily Safety Observations.
• Partner with Agency On-Site to improve safety culture.
• Provide safety recommendations to management.
• Report near misses and safety violations in SIMS.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work cooperatively, interact professionally, and complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Train new employees and associates and follow up on their progress.
• Collaborate with management on associate progress and recommend actions for improvement.
• Champion or participate in at least one KAIZEN per quarter.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Vacation.
• Bonus program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED