Safety Specialist II

Description

Coca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. 

Every day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive… in life and work. 

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• Salary for the Safety Specialist II role is approximately $55,000 to $65,000 a year depending on experience. 
• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision! 
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees 
• 401K With Employee Match 
• Product Discounts 
• Much more! 

What will you do as a Safety Specialist II?

As part of the and Operations team, the Safety Specialist II is responsible for facilitating the company’s safety initiatives and loss control programs. This position protects corporate assets, both human and physical, tangible and intangible, through the implementation of proper safety standards, training and programs. The Safety Specialist II is responsible for ensuring companywide compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and injuries to determine root cause and preventive measures to reduce areas of liability.
• Analyze and report findings from accident, incident and injury investigations, as well as facility inspections and environmental testing. 
• Analyze incident trends and recommend risk-reduction strategies across our system.
• Write and revise company safety program documents as necessary.
• Assist to develop and implement accident prevention, loss-control systems and programs.
• Partner with local managers to conduct facility safety audits along with risk identification and evaluation activities. Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Monitor management of claims to ensure claim expenses are mitigated.
• May develop, conduct and/or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety practices and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Assist to develop and implement required Hazard Communication program, including required Hazard Communication training.
• Coordinate companywide Safety Committee activities.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

 JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to be proactive and to build strong relationships with employees, management, and vendors.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from company leadership.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication – Ability to communicate verbally effectively, clearly and concisely and in writing.
• Decision Making – Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Delegation – Ability to delegate work, give authority to work independently, set expectations and monitor delegated activities.
• Enthusiasm – Ability to bring energy to the day to day as well as long-term tasks and plans.
• Judgment – Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning & Organizing – Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Reliability – Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Quality Management – Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas.
• Safety & Security – Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust & Respect – Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.

Requirements

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or occupational safety and health or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in health standards, industrial hygiene, waste management, accident prevention, ergonomics and occupational safety and hazardous material or other safety-related areas.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills in general safety and loss prevention.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Microsoft proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work involves walking, talking, and hearing and using hands to handle, feel or operate objects.
• Work may involve reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• As required for activity performing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately noisy due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation.
• Must be willing to travel to other company locations approximately 20% and attend out-of-town training and/or seminars.

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. 

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace. 

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000