Safety and Training Specialist

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 85+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

The Safety and Training Specialist is responsible for training newly hired employees and re-training existing employees for general warehouse tasks and duties to include a variety of safety processes and basic to intermediate skills. The position serves as a safety point of contact in the warehouse and is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a high level of health, safety, and environmental programs to assist in establishing a safe work environment for employees. Aiding in the development of Meyer’s safety team and programs. Maintain required safety and health documents to ensure that Meyer follows OSHA regulations and is compliant within those standards.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Education/Certification(s): High school diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in safety or related field required or have a degree in risk management or other safety related education preferred. Active first aid certification and completion Certificate for OSHA 30hr class is preferred.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Conducting safety walks for each building in Jasper. Citing hazardous conditions, documenting and communicating hazardous conditions to appropriate personnel
• Identify company training needs, provide recommendations and processes to improve safety, and help to develop and coordinate safety programs
• Training and re-training as needed to improve job safety and expectations for individuals or groups
• Ensuring that all powered industrial truck operators are certified as per Meyer policies
• Perform first aid as needed
• Enforcing OSH policies

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Bi-weekly paydays on Wednesdays
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days Available
• Up to 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Health Savings Account
• Introductory & Annual Reviews
• Other Meyer Perks: Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Must have positive attitude
• Bilingual preferred, must be fluent in English and communicate in Spanish
• Must have general knowledge of federal, state and local safety laws and regulations
• Knowledge of office equipment including, copier, fax machine, computers, etc.
• Ability to give special attention to detail required
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Must have excellent presentation skills
• Planning/organizing and follow up skills —the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans and follows up to ensure compliance
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Confidentiality - Must maintain confidentiality
• Communication - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills up and down organizational structure

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