Safety Specialist II

Daifuku Intralogistics North America is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

Position Overview:

The Field Safety Specialist II will assist the Safety Team in leading the implementation and oversight of all company safety programs including but not limited to process and operational safety, OSHA programs, and ongoing regulatory compliance. This position will assist in the development and implementation of all safety improvements, proactive processes, systems, tools, and training that optimize safe performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Please Note: This position requires up to 70% travel.

Ensure that the site(s) are in compliance with company, state, and federal OSHA requirements.
• Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe work conditions and to implement safe solutions.
• Work with Manufacturing / Field / Office site management to continue to build a safety culture where all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures.
• Develops and deliver effective safety training programs to any level in the organization. e.g. LOTO, PIT, Aerial lift, fall protection, overhead crane, hazcom, PPE, etc.
• Compile and use data from safety audits to recommend and/or implement corrective actions.
• Identify and inform management of issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Serves as a back up to the Safety Manager, if unavailable.
• Assists departments in the development of JHA
• Leads incident investigations (accidents, injuries, and near misses) that occurs on site(s)
• Participate in process improvement for safety department activities such as SiteDocs maintenance

• Bachelors degree in Safety Management or related field, or a minimum of 5 years experience in the General Industry or Construction Field.
• Experience in Work Comp case management.
• Must have or required to obtain OSHA 10 & 30 hour class for General Industry within 6 months of employment.
• Must have or required to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED trainer status within 1 year of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910 and/or 29 CFR 1926
• Extensive knowledge of LOTO, Overhead Cranes, Aerial lifts, and PITs.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications. e.g. power point, excel, word.
• Ability to conduct themselves professionally and represent a calm demeanor in all situations to effectively communicate the needs to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends if required.