Compliance and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries.
• Affords assistance in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs.
• Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations, as well as DOT hazardous materials (HazMat) transportation requirements.
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations for the safe handling, packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials, including proper use of UN identification numbers and shipping documentation.
• Manages and maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards; ensures accessibility and employee understanding of chemical hazards.
• Supports wastewater management and environmental compliance programs, including proper handling, storage, treatment coordination, and disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Audits various safety and environmental program elements for effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops corrective action plans alongside Director of EHS.
• Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.
• Investigates all accidents, injuries, and hazardous material incidents; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions through root cause analysis completion.
• Leads safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices, chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, SDS usage, DOT HazMat transportation requirements, and job-specific hazards; provides training for new employees.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations, DOT HazMat regulations (49 CFR), environmental regulations (including wastewater compliance), and safety codes; distributes and/or posts new or revised standards that affect the company.
• Reviews and responds to OSHA inquiries through partnership with the Director of EHS; supports responses to DOT or environmental regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Identifies potential safety and environmental hazards at all facilities, including chemical and waste handling risks; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.
• Affords assistance to Director of EHS to coordinate with other departments on design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety, hazardous material, and environmental regulations.
• Ensures proper labeling, storage, segregation, and documentation of hazardous materials, including assignment and verification of UN numbers and hazard classes.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions and environmental concerns immediately and schedules or coordinates corrective actions as soon as possible.
• Trains employees and supervisors to report any injury, spill, or hazardous material exposure that occurs on the job immediately.
• Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard safety and environmental practices, including HazMat shipping records and SDS documentation.
• Prepares and maintains required safety, environmental, and regulatory reports, including those related to hazardous materials and wastewater compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience; bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred
• Knowledge of EHS/LMS system operation
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards
• Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR), including classification, packaging, labeling, placarding, and use of UN identification numbers
• Familiarity with wastewater management practices and environmental compliance requirements (EPA and local/state regulations)
• Experience managing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and implementing Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs
• Experience with hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal preferred
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Visio, Publisher
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand and enforce safety, hazardous materials, and environmental requirements and cautions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies, including chemical spills and hazardous material incidents
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Bilingual skills a plus
• GSP, CSP a plus
• DOT HazMat Certification or training preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer a plus
• OSHA 10/30 Instructor a plus

Benefits

• 100% employer paid medical plan
• Optional benefit programs available, including: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.