What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Safety Specialist position at Tree Top?
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for leading, managing, and training of our employee health and safety programs. In conjunction with the HRIS & Safety Manager and the HR Managers at the plants, the position ensures the facilities remain in compliance with all applicable safety policies and OSHA/State standards, rules and regulations, and researches and develops training programs based on needs.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the HRIS & Safety Manager and does not supervise staff. The position works closely with HR and plant staff, Engineering, and regulatory compliance agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of health and safety theories.
- Principles and practices of accident prevention and accident investigation techniques.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards related to health and safety.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local employment laws, codes, and regulations.
ABILITY TO:
- Interpret and explain policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws as they apply to safety.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Work independently with little supervision, as well as develop work teams.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
- Gather, evaluate, and interpret information.
- Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
- Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.
EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial health and safety or related field is preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Five years of experience overseeing safety programs, training, and compliance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Safety certifications are a plus.
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.
Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.
