Safety Specialist

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About Us S&S 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 S&S, 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. Our success has compounded since the Company’s 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. About The Role The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Director. 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. Compensation & Schedule Salaried $51,000 - $70,000 (negotiable, based on experience) Monday- Friday 8am-4:30 (varies on distribution center needs), Full-Time, Exempt ONSITE: 9550 North Virginia Street - Reno, NV 89506 What You Will Do Maintains thorough working knowledge of S&S Activewear 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 and 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 safety committee team, perform follow up on these items and communicate to management. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Business Administration or related field is preferred. Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred. 3-5 years of experience in 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 S&S Activewear 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.

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S&S 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. S&S 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. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at S&S Activewear by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Safety Specialist” roles. Reno, NV $85,000.00-$115,000.00 4 months ago Reno, NV $102,000.00-$138,000.00 1 month ago Sparks, NV $80,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Sparks, NV $73,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Manager Traveling Project Safety Manager (United States) Reno, NV $130,000.00-$170,000.00 6 days ago Sparks, NV $73,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Safety Professionals - Mechanical Construction Sparks, NV $70,000.00-$100,000.00 4 days ago Reno, NV $100,134.00-$137,677.00 2 weeks ago Sparks, NV $73,000.00-$100,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr S&S Activewear