Safety Specialist - Fleet & Distribution Jobs in Lancaster CA \ Job Recruiters - Mattson Resources

Safety Specialist - Fleet & DC

• Attend weekly BU steering meetings & facilitate monthly safety meetings
• Managing all aspects of safety at the facility from new hire orientation to handling all liability and worker comp claims
• Conducting safety audits inside the distribution center and out in the field
• Helping our delivery team to maintain DOT compliance
• Sharing safety updates and reporting to different levels of management
• Participating in post-injury/collision investigations and providing recommendations for preventive actions
• Analyzing and interpreting data to identify safety opportunities
• Providing timely responses while partnering with workers comp/auto liability to aid in managing claims/closure quickly to reduce risk and exposure

Onsite, Mon – Fri: 7AM-7PM around 8-9 hour shift, could potentially work on Saturday or Sunday due to need (usually on call but not frequent)

115 employees at Lancaster facility
134 employees at Bakersfield facility
250 employees total between both facilities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years’ experience in safety management and/or claims management (Workers Compensation and/or Auto Liability); OR a High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in the distribution/warehousing/manufacturing industry with at least 2 years in a safety management and/or claims management role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to easily build relationships
• Someone who has a certification: CSP/ASP or COSS
• Strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA/DOT Regulatory Standards
• Project & change management experience
• Strategic thinker/employee engagement

Great at building relationships