Safety Specialist

divh2Safety Specialist/h2pJoin us and Create Your Vision/ppSS Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the critical link that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At SS, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation./ppOur success has compounded since the Companys humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability./ph3About The Role/h3pThe Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Manager. The Safety Specialist will work with Operations Leadership and with warehouse associates across the building to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations to avoid accidents, while raising morale and promoting the inclusion of newcomers./ph3Schedule Compensation/h3pMonday- Friday, typical 8am-4:30 (varies on distribution center needs), Full-Time, Exempt/ppOnsite - McDonough, GA/ppSalaried: $51,500 - $72,000 (based on experience)/ph3Benefits/h3pWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 090 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. Youll also enjoy discounts on brand-name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one./ph3What You Will Do/h3ulliMaintains thorough working knowledge of SS Activewear policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company safety guidelines to ensure injuries are prevented and regulatory requirements are adhered to./liliMaintain and analyze safety data for trends, deficiencies, or improvements and formulate a plan to address and communicate with leadership./liliPerform and review incident investigations for all incidents and near misses./liliReview and manage workers compensation case management./liliPerform documented safety inspections and safety observations./liliProvide 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./liliCommunicate with Management, Safety Team and all employees up to date with changes in safety regulations and programs./liliAssist Operations with improvement projects by researching requirements, suggesting options, obtaining proposals, and evaluating safety compliance./liliImplement safety plans and programs while ensuring that they are being followed and consistently enforcing the safe behaviors and making sure they are being recognized./liliImplement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all areas of the warehouse./liliDevelop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate safety committee team, perform follow up on these items and communicate to management./li/ulh3What Were Looking For/h3ulliBachelors degree in occupational health safety, Business Administration or related field is preferred./liliGraduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred./lili3-5 years of experience in warehouse environment./liliOutstanding attention to detail and observation ability./liliStrong knowledge of Safety Rules Regulations./liliExceptional communication and interpersonal skills./lili6S Knowledge preferred./liliProven basic trainer/facilitator skills and the ability to create training curriculum, conduct training sessions, and instruct safety classes./liliLeadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback./liliAbility to work independently with little supervision self-directed./li/ulh3Physical Demands/h3pOccasionally 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./ph3Working Environment/h3ulliThe job will be performed entirely in the SS Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool./liliThe job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise./li/ulh3Equal Opportunity Employer/h3pSS Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. SS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check./p/div