About the Position
Associates in the Backup Safety Security Advocate role will maintain their primary job function/title, and perform additional responsibilities related to the safety security advocate (SSA) operating procedure. The Backup Safety Security Advocate serves as a resource to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees by implementing standards, training, outreach, education, and assistance for a busy warehouse environment. This position is responsible for helping to fulfill certification training within required timeframe as set forth in the SSA procedure, helping to ensure all required documentation is provided to Risk Management, and helping to ensure duties outlined in the SSA procedure are complete.
Responsibilities
Assist with the following:
Lead efforts to continually improve the safety culture at their facility.
Conduct monthly safety checks on work areas and equipment.
Coordinate company safety training programs, including general office safety, fire prevention, injury and illness prevention, evacuation, personal protective equipment, lock out/tag out, confined space, forklift, safety committees, etc.
Develop and lead safety meetings, including training agendas, minutes, and covering applicable reports.
Ensure compliance with the rules and programs of all regulatory agencies, governing environmental issues, health, and safety in the workplace.
Support the accuracy and development of reporting to regulatory authorities (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)
Fulfill requirements for training, inspections, emergency drills, and record keeping.
Review safety policies, procedures, training materials, etc to ensure updates are discussed and properly aligned (version management).
Run basic safety reports and cover the results to ensure performance within safety is highly visible.
Track and report employee's status on safety training programs (Bloodborne Pathogen, Haz Com, LOTO).
Effectively engage with safety vendors to help with ongoing compliance and support
Ensure Emergency Action Plans are operational and communicated to all employees.
Other safety duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
Experience in a warehouse or distribution environments preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Detailed oriented in safety with the ability to adhere to tight and overlapping deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional presence
Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision
Ability to function as an effective team member
Demonstrate integrity and a strong level of confidentiality
Must be able to meet the SSA Training Requirements as outlined in the Safety Security Advocate operating procedure.
Competencies
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement in safety and security.
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
This position is not expected to travel
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