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Safety Specialist
Company | Sysco |
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Location | Boston, MA, USA |
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Salary | $83200 – $124800 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Associate’s |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate’s degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.
- 2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
- Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Strong interest in safety with a proven record of results.
- The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in Operations safety.
- Solid analytical skills.
- Excellent employee relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Leadership and team-building skills, able to influence decision-makers.
- Proven knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
- Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.
- The ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.
- Successfully demonstrate Leadership Framework competencies.
Responsibilities
- Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the Safety Director.
- Maintain records for safety programs (ie training logs, reports, inspections).
- Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by Safety Director, to employees and supervision as needed.
- Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Participates in investigations, when needed, on vehicle accidents and injuries.
- Assist with the identification of root causes and helps supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
- Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
- Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed.
- Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures where indicated.
- Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
- Promotes a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
- Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
- Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators) in the Safety Directors absence.
- Aids with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
- Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
- Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.
- Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
- Support execution of Sysco’s Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
- Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to leadership when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with Occupational Safety preferred.