Safety Specialist - St. Cloud, MN

Safety Specialist

Company Overview

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist will provide administrative support to the health and safety department for the company.

Hours and Wages

• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Starting wage, $20.00-22.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture
• Accept inbound calls regarding incidents, gather pertinent information, and notify relevant department
• Record and follow up on incident reports, and obtain police reports for incident investigations
• Work with the HR Department collecting any previous incidents information
• Collect, analyze, and report data to Federal Government agencies to prove department is compliant with federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and ordinances
• Ensure all needed permits and registrations are current
• Coordinate licensing and registration of company vehicles
• Respond to questions on hazardous materials to ensure proper shipping
• Daily inspections of loading area for packages missing hazmat paperwork and/or unsafe working conditions
• Audit and identify discrepancies in electronic driver logs
• Assist with the coordination of projects of the department, including those related to emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management
• Review current safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates
• Monitor and save telematic data and communicate findings to the Director of Safety
• Provide real-time guidance, mentoring and corrective coaching to drivers on safety behaviors, regulatory compliance and company policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company policies, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Proficient in DOT and FMCSA procedures and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in transportation preferred
• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Health and Safety, or related field preferred
• 1+ year of experience in health and safety preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.