Safety Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a location resource to AC/CCSWB front line organization regarding AC/CCSWB policies, KORE Safety Policies, Federal, State and Local regulations, related to Safety standards and procedures to achieve a zero-incident workplace.
• Lead and/or facilitate location strategic and tactical teams.
• Perform Safety Audits within all Market Unit locations and report results to MU leadership team & Safety Department.
• Partner with local management to identify and implement corrective actions during safety audits, self-inspections, investigations, etc.
• Attend, facilitate and support Safety Committees within each designated MU location.
• Assist in defining, obtaining, coordinating and maintaining necessary safety reports, permits, communications and safety self-assessments for each designated MU location.
• Provide coverage as necessary and according to business demand to include working overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts (days and times).
• Lead and/or facilitate AC/CCSWB Safety training matrix and post corrective training up to and including developing/facilitating training for drivers, warehouse, fleet and support associates at each designated MU location.
• Assist in coordinating fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Involv line organization personnel to address day-to-day health and safety concerns.
• Assist the safety SPOC’s and Safety Champions with their Safety programs.
• Update health and safety postings, bulletin boards and safety communications with assistance from the SPOC’s, Safety Champions or Safety Specialist.
• Prepare Safety toolbox topics as needed.
• Complete hazard assessments
• Assist Safety Specialist and/or Safety Department with various projects up to and including other duties as assigned.
• Evaluation of all CMV and Non-CMV drivers for compliance with CCSWB policies.
• Completion of a DOT road test prior to allowing drivers to operate a CMV for CCSWB.
• Truck Jockey Training for warehouse associates that move vehicles.
• CMV and Non-CMV training, which includes: (Pre/Post Trip, Backing Skills, Road Skills, etc.)
• Responsible for completing and maintaining Driver Qualification Files (CMV & Non-CMV drivers).
• Provide training on how to perform both the pre-trip and post-trip for CCSWB vehicles, and reporting needed repairs.
• Provide HOS Log / ELD training. (FMCSA Standards)
• Monitoring and auditing Hours of Service and DVIR’s to meet state & federal compliance regulations.
• Provide safety training for equipment used for daily activities, (Liftgate, cool-lifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Conduct IRC meetings (accident reviews) and facilitate IRC calls to help develop a better safety culture.
• Review JHA as part of IRC meetings to make sure all hazards are evaluated and minimize the risk.
• Review HOS violations on the weekly report and follow up with remedial instruction.
• Review near miss and violation events identified by Driver Cameras and follow up with targeted driver instruction.
• Ensure coaching is completed by supervisors for identified events in the Driver Camera system.
• Provide reports and actions to business leaders to include, but not limited to the following: Driver Cameras, HOS, Driver Qualification Files, Incident Claims Tracker, Audits, etc.
• Safety Technicians will notify Safety and HR of any associates that are a safety concern.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a CDL qualified CMV driver.
• Successful Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification, Equivalent or Higher Designation/Education.
• 1-2 years Safety Experience or related discipline required.
• Zero preventable accidents in the previous 36 months.
• Zero motor vehicle violations in the previous 36 months.
• Maintains FMCSA compliance with CDL, HOS, Roadside Inspections, and Pre/Post Trip inspections.
• Good work history free of attendance and/or disciplinary issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Analyse training needs and give feedback to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas: Sales Merchandising, Driver merchandising, Cooler Movers, Field Service, Full Service, and Transport / Bulk functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to the following; Word, Excel, and Power Point.