Position may be based out of the Hollister or Morgan Hill Locations
Salary: $21.63 – $31.25/hr. Depending on Experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (Due to the demands of the position, your work schedule may vary, and go outside the standard operating hours.)
Infinity Staffing is the leading staffing firm in our area. We have over 30 years of combined experience placing skilled individuals into a variety of specializations in the South Bay area and beyond. This experience gives Infinity Staffing valuable insight into connecting skilled people with the right company.
Our Safety Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the company’s employee safety while on assignment. Their main duty is to ensure that the company and its clients are in compliance, and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
Responsibilities for Safety Specialist
- Conduct client visits & safety observation reports on a regular basis
- Attend safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks prior to bringing on new clients
- Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
- Conduct Forklift Certifications (must be a certified trainer or be willing to be certified)
- Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
- Maintain documentation of the company’s safety procedures, accidents and related events
- Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as OSHA, Liability and Worker’s Compensation carriers, Third Party Administrator, Hospitals, Clinics, etc.
- Employee Injuries – Attending initial doctor visits as well as follow up appointments
- Employee Injuries – Follow up with employee as well as with Infinity Managers
- Claim and First Aid incident Tracking and Communication with Infinity Management on status of claims
- OSHA 300 Log
- Approximately 70%-80% travel within local area
- Additional tasks to be determined
Qualifications for Safety Coordinator
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in safety industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation
- Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with clients and employees
- Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate and provide feedback
- Must have valid Class C Driver License, and clean MVR.
- Resume Required
- Must be Bilingual English & Spanish
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Please contact Celeste in the Hollister Office for additional information (831)638-0360