Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

Your contribution

As a member of the Safety team, the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring safety programs at Wakefern distribution centers. These program elements include, but are not limited to policy compliance, auditing and monitoring safety and health programs and initiatives, supporting accident investigations, conducting reporting analysis, and assembling and facilitating safety trainings. This position is located in Elizabeth, NJ. The shift will be approximately from 12 : 00pm-8 : 00pm weekdays.

What you will do

• Serve as point of contact for safety questions and concerns
• Conduct task-specific job safety analyses for work performed in various Wakefern facilities as well as at retail stores throughout our trade area
• Review safety programs to evaluate their effectiveness and ensure implementation
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and determining causative factors to prevent recurrence
• Conduct health and safety audits of retail and warehouse locations to identify risk, unsafe conditions and / or practices and make appropriate recommendations
• Provide safety support to retail sites as needed, within the scope of the Corporate Safety program
• Perform safety training as needed
• Perform corrective action follow up to ensure continuous traction and successful closure
• Plan, organize, and conduct toolbox / tailgate sessions and / or other related employee safety meetings and ensures proper documentation, as outlined by Corporate Safety
• Coordinate and monitor work standard development while working closely with corporate and operations personnel

What we’re looking for

How you will succeed

How you will work

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is : $70,000-$85,000

Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

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