Safety Specialist (McDonough, GA)

Staffing Services Safety Specialist (McDonough, GA)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Maintains thorough working knowledge of policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and company safety guidelines to ensure injuries are prevented and regulatory requirements are adhered to. Maintain and analyze safety data for trends, deficiencies, or improvements and formulate a plan to address and communicate with leadership. Perform and review incident investigations for all incidents and near misses. Review and manage workers' compensation case management. Perform documented safety inspections and safety observations. Provide comprehensive safety training to new and existing employees, including refresher training and re-training upon accidents, to ensure ongoing safety awareness and adherence to standards. Communicate with Management, Safety Team and all employees up to date with changes in safety regulations and programs. Assist Operations with improvement projects by researching requirements, suggesting options, obtaining proposals, and evaluating safety compliance. Implement safety plans and programs while ensuring that they are being followed, consistently enforcing the safe behaviors, and making sure they are being recognized. Implement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all areas of the warehouse. Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate the safety committee team, perform follow-up on these items and communicate to management.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1-2 years of experience in a warehouse environment. Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability. Strong knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. 6S Knowledge preferred. Proven basic trainer/facilitator skills and the ability to create training curriculum, conduct training sessions, and instruct safety classes. Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback. Ability to work independently with little supervision – self-directed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing are required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. #J-18808-Ljbffr CORE Safety Group