Description Position at Span Alaska Transportation About Us Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others. Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry. Learn more at spanalaska.com. About the Role The Safety Director will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. What you'll do: Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Ensures that clerical staff post the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations. No direct reports.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
- Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
- Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee.
- Discontinues operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
- Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
- Performs accident and injury investigation in order to institute change that leads to a safer environment.
- Develop emergency plans, conduct safety meetings with worksite staff and train worksite personnel to deal with any kind of emergency.
- Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
- Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
- Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
- Reviews accident and incident reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Assist HR in obtaining new hire DOT/OSHA checklist items.
- Maintain PPE supplies for all facilities.
- Maintain OSHA 300 logs for all facilities.
- Assist in populating the Driver Safety Performance Tracking spread sheets.
- Ensures all DOT files on active drivers are maintained.
- Track and maintain all DOT required training records in accordance with FMCSA.
- Ensure that the areas within your responsibility are kept hazard-free for maximum efficiency.
- Conduct safety checks on work areas and equipment. When unsafe equipment or procedures are located make a note of this in writing and inform management.
- Assist with distributing safety policies and procedures throughout all company facilities.
- Manage & prepare monthly census reporting on safety inspections and violations.
You have these skills:
- Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct training.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
And these qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in health & safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions. #SAT Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.