Safety Specialist (EH&S Specialist)

How You Will Make an Impact

This position will work with the EHS Manager and Leadership team at the Reading manufacturing plant to aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with safety processes. This position will interface with managers as well as team members on the production floor to ensure that employees are following all company policies and provide guidance as needed on best practices and provide administrative for the EHS department.


The Nuts and Bolts

• Assist in the investigation process for accidents and injuries including the identification of root cause and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Maintain Compliance database including entering compliance required information into database as well as completing compliance related safety tasks

• Assist with analyzing and summarizing key metrics to support reporting about safety performance

• Assist to communication of safety procedures, policies, and training as necessary
• Participate in Safety audits and assessments to identify safety deficiencies such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work and Electrical Safety; as well as other OSHA regulations
• Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of Safety related communications and/or postings
• Collaborate with employees to understand problems, issues, and obtain suggested alternatives
• Assist to schedule 3rd party vendors and contractors for on-site training and assist with providing training
• Assist with determining proper PPE and partner with purchasing to ensure equipment is available when needed throughout the facility
• Maintain assigned Outlook daily, weekly, and monthly calendar work commitments visible to all users
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of New Hire safety orientation
• Assist with JSA's
• Participate in the monthly safety meetings and monthly safety training as required

• Coordinate files for review by regulators for compliance and auditors for inspections

Required Credentials

• Willing to work towards OSHA 501 Trainer certification, ASP or CSP, or CIH; this includes any other certifications necessary to fulfill site duties
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, manufacturing environment Safety standards preferred
• Experience with MS Office required; proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated skills in database management and comfortable working on a computer

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks , we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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