Sr. Safety Specialist

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Robards
Feb 12, 2025
The role of the Senior Safety Specialist is to support a healthy and safe work environment through legal compliance and hazard identification. This position is responsible for day to day safety at our Distribution Center in Robards, Kentucky and is responsible for ensuring we are following safety programs, best practices as well as driving incident investigations. How You'll Make a Difference Work closely with site leadership to provide hands-on support in establishing sustainable systems for OSHA, NFPA and other legal authority while continually improving the safety culture Direct the overall Health and Safety Program for Columbia Sportswear Company's Distribution Centers Perform safety audits and hazard analysis with associated corrective actions for substandard conditions Act as a technical resource for safety regulations and best practices, to assist operations in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment Develop, implement, and improve existing programs and practices to ensure the safe working conditions for CSC DC and Service Center employees Performs other duties as assigned YOU ARE Strong knowledge of warehouse operations Strong reading, writing and speaking skills Strong communication skills using a telephone, radio, or computer. Ability to perform repetitive arm/shoulder movements, walk continually, push carts on grating, stand for extended periods of time, and walk up and down stairs Excellent attention to detail Ability to read wrist mounted scanning device (gladiator) YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. Typically requires 5-8 years of professional experience and strong competency with the various tools, systems, or procedures required to accomplish the job. OSHA 30 or ISO 45001 certification preferred ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Travel: Occasional - 10% Problem Solving Solves complex problems and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options. #LI-CR1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.