Safety Specialist - Rccb

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Local Routes available: Antioch, Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Oakland, Richmond, Livermore, Fremont, Mountain View, SF Peninsula, and surrounding cities
• Hourly Pay Rate: $39.51 - $49.38
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
• Shift: Full Time, Monday - Friday. Frequent travel

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

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Position Summary:

The Safety Specialist promotes safety programs and safety services for the company. This position initiates and implements safety and prevention programs and coordinates claims management activities. The Safety Specialist coordinates and evaluates programs that encourage employees to focus on healthy living and working safely.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Conduct safety training for employees and management
• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings and activities
• Analyze and interpret risk data to identify work with opportunities and injury/collision prevention focus
• Conduct Safety meetings with key employees and management
• Coordinate with local management in the investigation of workplace injuries and collisions
• Coordinate and participate in all Workers’ Compensation and Auto Liability claim reviews
• Other projects or duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with local management and human resources on modified duty assignments and the interactive process at the direction of the IDM team
• Review recommendations to mitigate identified risks with local Safety leader
• Collaborate with Incident Management Team (IDM) to aide in managing claims to closure
• Conduct risk assessments of facilities and warehouses as well as risk issues identified in the trade/field
• Implement and deliver company’s safety and risk management initiatives
• Conduct training needs assessments and recommend training opportunities
• Participate in weekly management team meetings
• Facilitate Safety component of New Hire orientation and training as appropriate

Required Skills and Experience:

• Self-starter with ability to follow-up and follow through
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management or related field and 3 plus years of safety management and claims management (Workers’ Compensation and/or Auto Liability) experience or HS Diploma/GED and 6 plus years of safety management and claims management (Workers’ Compensation and/or Auto Liability) experience
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Available to flex work time to support the company including after hours and on-call
• Ability to facilitate training for all levels of employees, supervision and management

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certification in Safety i.e., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
• Strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA/DOT regulatory standards, safety engineering, risk management and environmental protection.
• Experience within large warehouse, product distribution or trucking operation

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.