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EH&S Safety Specialist

Murphy Road Recycling

Job Description

Job Description

EH&S Safety Specialist

Murphy Road Recycling

Murphy Road Recycling is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and coordinating the company's safety programs, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety audits, and training. This is an in-person position in (location), and remote work arrangements are unavailable for this role.

Your Role:

  • Monitor and communicate compliance with Companywide safety programs, such as driving logs, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and other safety compliance programs.
  • Advises Safety Manager on procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Monitor, track, and communicate safety incidents across the company.
  • Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends and makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
  • Leads and/or guides safety mentors and student interns.
  • Responsible for all driver file compliance.
  • Responsible for the compliance and administration of the drug and alcohol testing program.
  • Assists with the investigation of incidents and injuries from initial report to closure.
  • Worker's Compensation liaison with managers, employees, brokers, insurance carriers, safety, and human resources.
  • Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
  • Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs

Your Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Expertise in Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in critical situations.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Technical Capacity

Requirements :

  • BS/BA in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's License and vehicle insurance.
  • Ability to travel.

This Position Features:

  • Family-Oriented Environment
  • Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to or less than 40 pounds occasionally.
  • Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) frequently.
  • Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements frequently.
  • Clarity of vision
  • Must be able to work alone or with a team.
  • This position requires on-site presence at our (location), and remote work arrangements are unavailable for this role.
  • Local travel

Murphy Road Recycling, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

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