Safety Technician

Req ID: 266720 

Job Location: 4800 Houston, TX (NorthPoint)
Work days/Shift Hours – if applicable: Monday - Friday / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $29.51 to $36.96 per hour, based on experience. Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. 

General Purpose

To support and drive execution of Arca Continental (AC)/CCSWB Safety programs at the facility level and support CCSWB Market Unit and Supply Chain performance. Responsible for conducting Training for Warehouse, Fleet, Support Staff and CMV/Non-CMV associates that operate CCSWB equipment to include OSHA, DOT, Kore, CCSWB Policies, Defensive Driving, Hours of Service, Driver Cameras, ELD Devices, Pre/Post Trip Inspections, Roadside Inspections, Road Tests, and Post Accident follow up targeted to the specific root causes. Safety Technicians will be responsible for evaluating Warehouse, Fleet, Support Staff and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and Non- CMV drivers to ensure they meet CCSWB minimum requirements/qualifications. Responsible for performing OSHA, DOT, HOS, Driver Camera, and Pre-trip yard audits to stay in compliance with state & federal regulations, Kore requirements and CCSWB standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a location resource to AC/CCSWB front line organization regarding AC/CCSWB policies, KORE Safety Policies, Federal, State and Local regulations, related to Safety standards and procedures to achieve a zero-incident workplace.
• Lead and/or facilitate location strategic and tactical teams.
• Perform Safety Audits within all Market Unit locations and report results to MU leadership team & Safety Department.
• Partner with local management to identify and implement corrective actions during safety audits, self-inspections, investigations, etc.
• Attend, facilitate and support Safety Committees within each designated MU location.
• Assist in defining, obtaining, coordinating and maintaining necessary safety reports, permits, communications and safety self-assessments for each designated MU location.
• Provide coverage as necessary and according to business demand to include working overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts (days and times).
• Lead and/or facilitate AC/CCSWB Safety training matrix and post corrective training up to and including developing/facilitating training for drivers, warehouse, fleet and support associates at each designated MU location.
• Assist in coordinating fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Involve line organization personnel to address day-to-day health and safety concerns.
• Assist the safety SPOC’s and Safety Champions with their Safety programs.
• Update health and safety postings, bulletin boards and safety communications with assistance from the SPOC’s, Safety Champions or Safety Specialist.
• Prepare Safety toolbox topics as needed.
• Complete hazard assessments
• Assist Safety Specialist and/or Safety Department with various projects up to and including other duties as assigned.
• Evaluation of all CMV and Non-CMV drivers for compliance with CCSWB policies.
• Completion of a DOT road test prior to allowing drivers to operate a CMV for CCSWB.
• Truck Jockey Training for warehouse associates that move vehicles.
• CMV and Non-CMV training, which includes: (Pre/Post Trip, Backing Skills, Road Skills, etc.)
• Responsible for completing and maintaining Driver Qualification Files (CMV & Non-CMV drivers).
• Provide training on how to perform both the pre-trip and post-trip for CCSWB vehicles, and reporting needed repairs.
• Provide HOS Log / ELD training. (FMCSA Standards)
• Monitoring and auditing Hours of Service and DVIR’s to meet state & federal compliance regulations.
• Provide safety training for equipment used for daily activities, (Liftgate, cool-lifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Conduct IRC meetings (accident reviews) and facilitate IRC calls to help develop a better safety culture.
• Review JHA as part of IRC meetings to make sure all hazards are evaluated and minimize the risk.
• Review HOS violations on the weekly report and follow up with remedial instruction.
• Review near miss and violation events identified by Driver Cameras and follow up with targeted driver instruction.
• Ensure coaching is completed by supervisors for identified events in the Driver Camera system.
• Provide reports and actions to business leaders to include, but not limited to the following: Driver Cameras, HOS, Driver Qualification Files, Incident Claims Tracker, Audits, etc.
• Safety Technicians will notify Safety and HR of any associates that are a safety concern.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a CDL qualified CMV driver preferred.
• Successful Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification, Equivalent or Higher Designation/Education.
• 1-2 years Safety Experience or related discipline required.
• Zero preventable accidents in the previous 36 months.
• Zero motor vehicle violations in the previous 36 months.
• Maintains FMCSA compliance with CDL, HOS, Roadside Inspections, and Pre/Post Trip inspections.
• Good work history free of attendance and/or disciplinary issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Analyze training needs and give feedback to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas: Sales Merchandising, Driver merchandising, Cooler Movers, Field Service, Full Service, and Transport / Bulk functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to the following: Word, Excel, and Power Point.

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