Safety Trainer - Customer Onsite

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What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits. 

Summary

This position is responsible for helping support the operation’s compliance with company, regulatory and client safety requirements. Serves as day-to-day safety resource within assigned operation. Assist and deliver company and client safety-related information. Will act as the day-to-day safety trainer for EHS and client safety needs with heavy emphasis on OSHA safety requirements for Powered Industrial Vehicle and Material Handling. Will execute various safety observations with the goal of providing proactive coaching and improvement opportunities that improve our client satisfaction as it relates to all safety metrics. Will partner with the account business leaders on proactive risk reduction areas that support the company EHS objectives.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance of environmental, health, and safety programs with applicable regulatory requirements. Supports analysis and information collection that ties back to established company and client safety programs.
• Monitors safety/quality/regulatory related compliance to the Clients Onsite Contractor agreements and protocols.
• Works closely with the client EHS and PIV service providers for enhanced results for all PIV initial and recurring training and observations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through random safety observations for all applicable Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements in place by client or company.
• Performs various audits as they relate to safety protocols and process improvements.
• Reviews controlled documents related to safety inspections and works with stakeholders as needed for any required corrective actions
• Conducts staff and process observations in accordance with the company improvement program.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure all employees are completely required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or related field is preferred. 2+ years previous experience in safety training, hazard identification/mitigation and safety observations with strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry required. 3+ years of experience working in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Must have experience with safety audits and corrective actions. Must have strong Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV), Material Handling. Any prior training in Training Within Industry (TWI) is a plus.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Certified license of powered industrial vehicle required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (requires frequent manipulation of spreadsheets in Excel). Proficient mathematical skills to apply concepts to practical situations and compute and interpret numerical data. Ability to learn and effectively use software applications. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive information. Strong knowledge of legal requirements and standards around safety practices. Knowledge of OSHA general industry standards. Must possess a high level of reasoning ability and common sense to resolve complex problems and analyze data and information accurately. Ability to train personnel and work effectively in a team. Exemplary organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and with a strong sense of self-motivation. Strong analytical ability and high attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a changing environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write on a professional level. Comfortable presenting to and communicating with a range of employees, managers, customers, regulatory inspectors and the general public.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, see clearly and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods. Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.
• Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspaces.
• Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of items.
• Loud noises typical

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies 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.