Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: To review, evaluate, analyze work environments/procedures, conduct inspections, and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents, or ergonomic factors.

This is not a supervisory role.

Entry Level Position

Starting Pay: $22.00/ hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Develop and present employee and supervisory training programs and employee involvement programs that promote good safety practices.
• Review reports of injury/incidents and conduct investigations.
• Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Train and or retrain employees as needed to ensure compliance with all Goodwill of Central Oklahoma’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a permanent member of the Safety Committee, recording and summarizing all meeting notes.
• Conduct safety inspections quarterly and in conjunction with outside agencies to identify potential hazards and prevent injuries to employees, damage to property and the public. Makes corrective action recommendations.
• Assist in developing safety programs and safety training recommendations, manages safety programs, procedures, systems, and processes. Assures all regulatory, OSHA, GII and CARF accreditation documentation is created, maintained, and available on a timely basis.
• Assist in the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of risk related information.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, to ensure compliance with all safety standards and government regulations.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Provide health and safety training for new hires, continuously to impact employee safety awareness, and annually.
• Assist the Safety Manager in maintaining OSHA logs, and preparing annual reporting for submission as required.
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials by conducting routine job hazard analysis for each position.
• Ensure all employees wear the appropriate PPE required for their position.
• Demonstrate the use of safety equipment. Conducts safety training and education programs, ensures safety drills are conducted on a quarterly basis for all locations.
• Assist with administration of workers’ compensation program, obtaining reports of injury/incidents, conducting investigations for reporting to insurance carrier.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work; departmental issues, documentation, and complies with privacy policies, including HIPAA.
• Attend training as required.
• Review and be familiar with Goodwill of Central Oklahoma safety policies, programs and procedures and adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and safety codes. Attend safety training and meetings and report any unsafe work conditions, accidents, or injuries immediately.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Safety related field, with at least a year of experience is preferred.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and Car Insurance Verification, required.
• Must pass MVR check and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Reliable transportation and communication required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to our Mission and Live the Values
• Results Driven: Meet organizational and customer expectations; this includes being open to change and new information, able to recover quickly from setbacks.
• Customer Focus: Meets the expectations of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in services; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Time Management: Values time; prioritizes efforts on the more important tasks; gets more done in less time than others; can attend a broader range of activities.
• Decision Quality: makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak in public settings or to large groups.
• Be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects at once.
• Strong sense of internal and external customer service.
• Strong time management skills and demonstrate adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Good interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people.
• Good follow through on projects and deliverables.
• Good problem-solving skills • Ability to complete and maintain:
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This work is physical and requires the following activities: Standing, walking, twisting, bending, grabbing, and reaching for long periods of time; occasional squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity. Must be able to crawl, climb, twist, bend, and reach.
• The ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
• Employee is required to operate a computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a climate-controlled environment most of the time.
• Moderate noise level.
• Exposure to airborne particles and fumes.
• Travel to all company locations as required.
• Flexible work schedule required if scheduling needs are required for a project.
• Works 40 hours per week or more when required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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