Safety Specialist

3 weeks ago


Elk Grove Village, United States Employbridge Full time

Position Overview


Shift: 8am - 5pm

Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois


This role requires a focus on safety and efficiency.

The selected candidate will deliver comprehensive training to both new hires and existing team members, as well as temporary staff, in tasks related to the safe handling, storage, recycling, and transport of goods within a warehouse setting. Training will encompass duties typically performed by Material Handlers (MH) and Equipment Operators (EO).


Key Responsibilities


Training Duties (80%)

- Provide instruction on the operation of RF (Radio Frequency) equipment.

- Guide proper loading/unloading practices.

- Train on the use of motorized equipment, such as cherry-pickers and pallet jacks, including counterbalance lifts with various attachments (forks, clamps, slip sheets).

- Assist with product or material assembly, disassembly, and repair.

- Handle the sorting, baling, weighing, loading, and recycling of materials to meet customer standards.

- Affix tags or labels, and mark containers as necessary.

- Fill customer product orders in preparation for shipping.

- Train on specialized procedures for specific customer accounts.

- Educate staff on relevant safety protocols for each task.

- Contribute to the development and refinement of training materials.


*Safety Monitoring (20%)**

- Conduct daily safety observations.

- Collaborate with the on-site team to foster a culture of safety.

- Provide management with safety recommendations.

- Report near misses and safety infractions using designated systems.


Essential Functions

- Ensure consistent attendance and punctuality.

- Demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

- Interact professionally with colleagues and associates.

- Complete assignments and projects promptly.

- Follow up on the training progress of new hires and temporary staff.

- Collaborate with management on associate development and suggest areas for improvement.

- Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives (Kaizen) on a quarterly basis.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

- Adhere to all company policies and guidelines.


Qualifications

- Proficient in Material Handler and Equipment Operator tasks, able to work independently.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a plus.

- High school diploma or GED preferred, with at least one year of relevant experience.


Employee Benefits

This position offers an extensive benefits package, including:

- Health, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your hire date.

- 401k plan with company matching contributions.

- Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, paid vacation, and more.



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