Safety Specialist - Actalent

Job Title: Safety Specialist Job Description One focus area of the team's mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, we are seeking a full-time Safety Specialist (SS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building, coordinating and implementing all areas of the team's Safety Program as directed by the leadership. The SS will promote a positive culture while complying with standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits. The SS will be required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to the Team's Leadership team and corporate-based reporting systems. The SS supports management's efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The SS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Safety Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the SS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to leadership, including ergonomics. Candidates must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems - Support leadership efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws - Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Safety Analysis) and new equipment introductions - Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics - Attend daily meetings with various teams - Write and present weekly safety topics to production teams - Write and present monthly safety topics as directed - Perform safety inspections on a daily/weekly/monthly basis - Ensure compliance with all safety-related requirements, Federal, State, and Local regulations, OSHA standards, and Environmental Protection Agency requirements - Provide weekly reports as needed - Other duties as assigned - Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 6 months of start date. Hard Skills + High school or equivalent + Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 + Minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon + Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity + Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace Soft Skills + Ability to conduct trainings and coach associates + Strong communication skills for writing and presenting safety topics + Attention to detail for maintaining accurate metrics and performing safety inspections + Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 9 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Seattle, Washington. Work Environment Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and compliance. Flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends are required. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.