Safety Specialist
Company: Sysco
Location: Edison
Posted on: October 7, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This operating company (OpCo) based position will assist with the
implementation of prevention-focused health, safety, and
environmental (HSE) and security programs. The position will assist
and promote OpCo-specific project implementation and training to
support Sysco's overall HSE objectives, including security and
crisis preparedness objectives.
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 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 director's absence.
Assists with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training
plan.
Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
Support execution of Sysco's emergency preparedness plan procedures
and policies.
Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and
communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to
leadership when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Associate's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience
with OSHA certifications.
Experience
2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing,
manufacturing or transportation operation.
2+ years of experience with occupational safety preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a
recognized safety professional.
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Professional Skills
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.
Excellent analytical 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.
Demonstrated 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.
Analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations
and problems.
Successfully demonstrate leadership framework competencies.
Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change
member.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to
operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and
hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and
arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20
pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job.
This position will be performed at the assigned operating company
facilities.
Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating
companies.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by
this job. This job description in no way states or implies that
these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this
job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions
and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her
supervisor.
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