Safety Specialist

Responsibilities :

Salary : $70,000-$88,000 Annually

Pay Transparency Statement :

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary :

The Safety Specialist promotes safety programs and safety services for the company. This position initiates and implements safety and prevention programs and coordinates claims management activities.

The Safety Specialist coordinates and evaluates programs that encourage employees to focus on healthy living and working safely.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

Accountable for implementing and delivering results of corporate and company safety and risk management initiatives at all distributor locations

Implement and deliver company’s safety and risk management initiatives

Analyze and interpret risk data to identify work with opportunities and injury / collision prevention focus

Coordinate Safety Committee meetings and activities

Conduct Safety meetings with key employees and management

Conduct risk assessments of facilities and warehouses as well as risk issues identified in the trade / field

Review recommendations to mitigate identified risks with local Safety leader

Facilitate Safety component of New Hire orientation and training as appropriate

Conduct safety training for employees and management

Conduct training needs assessments and recommend training opportunities

Coordinate with local management in the investigation of workplace injuries and collisions

Collaborate with Incident Management Team (IDM) to aide in managing claims to closure

Coordinate with local management and human resources on modified duty assignments and the interactive process at the direction of the IDM team

Coordinate and participate in all Workers’ Compensation and Auto Liability claim reviews

Participate in weekly management team meetings

Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management or related field and 3 plus years of safety management and claims management (Workers’ Compensation and / or Auto Liability) experience or HS Diploma / GED and 6 plus years of safety management and claims management (Workers’ Compensation and / or Auto Liability) experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to facilitate training for all levels of employees within an organization

Self-starter with ability to follow-up and follow through

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office : Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Available to flex work time to support the company including after hours and on-call

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Certification in Safety i.e., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

Strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA / DOT regulatory standards, safety engineering, risk management and environmental protection.

Experience within large warehouse, product distribution or trucking operation

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.

Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands :

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening :

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency :

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business.

Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.