Kubota Tractor Corporation · 3 days ago
Safety Specialist
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKubota Tractor Corporation is a global leader in agricultural, construction, and turf equipment, committed to sustainability and community empowerment. The Safety Specialist will conduct audits and assessments to implement safety processes at the North American Distribution Center, collaborating with leadership to reduce workplace injuries.
Machinery
Hiring Manager
Rachel Lugendo
Responsibilities
Perform risk assessments and apply effective safety hazard control and activities including inspections
Ensure annual OSHA compliance by creating, reporting and reviewing safety records, compliance, and documents
Develop and maintain a strong partnership with distribution leaders, front line supervisors, and improving employee’s safety performance and behavior
Investigates both near miss and work-related injuries, prepares reports to include corrective actions performing risk assessments, including root-cause analyses, and corrective actions. and implement a strategic plan to improve and control work-related incidents
Ensure annual OSHA compliance to include reporting, contractor compliance, plan documentation, training and safety records
Provide safety communications and training support for related topics (postings, employee meetings, etc.)
PPE Management to include assessments, availability of supplies, vendor management and support
Participate in government inspections from OSHA or other relevant agencies
Develop a strong partnership with leaders, front line supervisors and leads to help improve employee’s safety performance and behavior
Manage and measure employee’s workers compensation injury claim
Develop and monitor a return to work program
Provide guidelines to management team on company policies and procedures, and methods to resolve employee safety issues
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
With a degree at least 2 years of experience in a similar safety role
In lieu of a degree at least 6 years of experience in a similar safety role
Forklift and some powered equipment experience
Knowledgeable with Powered Industrial Vehicles rules and regulations
Basic knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or related field
Knowledge of the distribution and logistics industry
Company
Kubota Tractor Corporation
At Kubota Tractor Corporation, we engineer solutions that empower those who shape our world.
1001-5000 employees
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