Safety Specialist

Job Summary:
The Redistribution Network based position will assist with the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will assist and promote Redistribution specific project implementation and training to support Sysco's overall Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

• Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the EHS Safety Leader and/or VP, Ops.
• Maintain records for safety programs (i.e., training logs, reports, inspections).
• Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by the EHS Safety Leader and/or VP, Ops to colleagues and supervision as needed.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Participates in investigations, when needed, on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with the identification of root causes and helps supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
• Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
• Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed.
• Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures where indicated.
• Support site management in the implementation of HSE plans.
• Promotes a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
• Aids with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.
• Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains colleague relations through regular interactions and communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to leadership when needed.

Qualifications:

• Education - Associate's degree preferred and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.
• Experience - 2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
• 2+ years of experience with Occupational Safety preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have the ability to become certified on Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Professional Skills:

• Strong interest in safety with a proven record of results.
• The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in Operations safety.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Excellent colleague relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team-building skills, able to influence decision-makers.
• Proven knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.
• The ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.
• Successfully demonstrate Leadership Framework competencies.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 58,000 associates, the company operates 343 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at sysco.com/csr2020reportSysco is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as America's Most Responsible Companies for 2021!