Ro · 17 hours ago
Safety Associate
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expRo is a direct-to-patient healthcare company focused on delivering effective care to patients. The Safety Associate will lead and manage workplace safety programs across all pharmacy locations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while collaborating with various teams to enhance workplace safety performance.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Design, deliver, and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive safety training programs, including, for example: First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, SDS/HazCom, Forklift/Pedestrian Awareness, Tornado/Shelter in Place, Active Shooter, Fire Training, Bloodborne Pathogens, Spill Kit, PPE, Utility Knife, Emergency Stop, Ladder Safety, Slips/Trips/Falls, Drug Product Handling SOP, Respirator Safety, Housekeeping/5S, Authorized & Affected LOTO, Scrubber, and Ergonomics
Assess training outcomes and update materials based on performance data and regulatory changes
Manage new hire safety onboarding and forklift certification programs
Maintain and update training documentation and ensure completion compliance across all departments
Coach site safety champions to sustain compliance and best practices
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of Ro’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management Program
Maintain and update SDS databases and centralized safety documentation
Oversee contractor safety compliance, OSHA logs, and injury reporting systems
Ensure adherence to all internal and external safety standards, audits, and recordkeeping requirements
Serve as point of contact and relationship owner for: HazCom, First Aid, PPE vendors
Partner with Workers’ Compensation providers on injury reporting, follow-up, and prevention initiatives
Lead Layered Process Audits (LPA) across all safety categories
Lead risk assessments using root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans
Develop site risk registers and coordinate mitigation projects with Facilities and Operations
Monitor forklift daily inspections and environmental control audits
Conduct regular camera footage reviews to identify unsafe behaviors and implement corrective actions
Perform emergency evacuation drills and maintain readiness documentation
Coordinate Accident Stand Downs and post-incident root cause analyses
Process forklift certification paperwork and ensure documentation accuracy
Review, track, and resolve safety concerns submitted by team members
Compile and present monthly safety KPIs, highlighting performance trends and key initiatives
Facilitate meetings and maintain documentation for the Safety Committee, Risk Threat Assessment, and First Aid Committee
Partner with site leadership to promote accountability and ownership of safety across all teams
Support the People Partner in developing safety engagement programs and continuous improvement projects
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in workplace safety role (warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred)
Strong knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance regulations
Demonstrated ability to coordinate large-scale training and audit programs
Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Google Suite and safety management systems
Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO
Wellbeing + Learning & Growth stipends
Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
Pet insurance
Student loan refinancing
Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness
Company
Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible.
201-500 employees
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Co-Founder & Board Member
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Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
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