Weekly overnight travel; 3 nights away most weeks, up to 4 nights in some weeks.
Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience
5 years experience in environmental health and safety or related field, and/or experience in the less-than-truckload industry
Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and typing skills
Great communication skills written and verbal
Responsibilities
Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions
Travel to visit service centers each week with 3 nights away from home most weeks and up to 4 nights away in some weeks
Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions
Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment
Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees
Tracks and analyzes Safety data
Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements
Implements behavioral based safety techniques
Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health
Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program
Be a leader in positive recognition of safe behaviors with Safety's support presence in employee meetings, recognition activities and interaction with employees both formal and informal
Continuously identify areas and processes for improvement in the Safety Department and the Company
Desired Qualifications
Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
Current CDL is a plus
Overview
As the Field Safety Specialist, you will lead Safety training, accountability and compliance.
Responsibilities
Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions.
Travel to visit service centers each week. Most weeks will require 3 nights away from home. Travel some weeks will be up to 4 nights away.
Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment.
Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees.
Tracks and analyzes Safety data.
Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
Implements behavioral based safety techniques.
Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health.
Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program.
Be a leader in positive recognition of safe behaviors with Safety's support presence in employee meetings, recognition activities and interaction with employees both formal and informal.
Continuously identify areas and processes for improvement in the Safety Department and the Company.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience
5 years experience in environmental health and safety or relate field, and/or experience in the LTL industry
Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office( Word, Excel) and typing skills
Great communication skills written and verbal
Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
Current CDL is a plus
Benefits
Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Quick advancement
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days