Sysco
Safety Specialist
Lincoln, Nebraska•Full-time
$84,000+ annually
$84,000+ annually
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY:
This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will assist with the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. 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, when needed, 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 Directors absence.
- Aids with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
- Develop effective interdepartmental relationships
- Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.
- Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
- Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
- 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.