Safety Specialist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Ready to make safety your superpower? Join Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as a Safety Specialist and help keep our team members safe, our operations smooth, and our mission thriving! In this dynamic role, you'll lead safety trainings, conduct site audits, manage workers' comp, and ensure we're always up to par with OSHA and CARF standards - all while making a real difference in the community. Plus, you'll enjoy awesome benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills. Come be part of a team where your work matters - apply today and help us do good, better!

Base pay starts at $23/hr, 38 hours guaranteed.

Position Expectations:

• Administer and manage all aspects of GINM's safety program
• Collaborate across departments to foster a proactive safety culture
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on safety-related matters
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards
• Ensure CARF Safety Compliance standards across the organization
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable safety legislation and best practices

Essential Duties:

• Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills as related to the position.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance & maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Implement CARF standards and follow professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics Policy.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Requirements

• Create, coordinate, conduct, and track required safety training for all staff, including new employee onboarding and annual refresher training.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across all locations; identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure all CARF Safety standards are being implemented and tracked including but NOT limited to training, drills, evacuation plans, SDS binders, Hazard Communication, safety kits, first aid kits etc.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage workers' compensation cases including timely reporting, claims tracking, light duty assignments, and coordination with HR and insurance providers.
• Maintain and update OSHA logs and reports; submit required documentation.
• Manage and maintain incident reports and take appropriate action.
• Review, and revise safety policies and procedures. Make recommendations for new policies and procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate Safety Committees; organize meetings, prepare agendas, and track outcomes.
• Ensure the Annual Accessibility Survey is completed by all departments, compile the results and complete the remediation plan.
• Monitor use and condition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety resources.
• Provide guidance and support to leadership and frontline staff on safety-related topics.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk and hear. Frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25 lbs. May be exposed to outside weather conditions. Mental demands are characteristic of support function jobs. Specific vision abilities include color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver's license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Human Resources, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years of experience in workplace safety administration or a related role.
• This position requires travel to Goodwill locations across the state in a personal vehicle
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workers' compensation processes.
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) are preferred but not required.

Salary Description

$23/hr