Safety Specialist

This position is responsible for building content in support of required safety orientation for new employees, as well as on-going annual training of HE&R employees, in accordance with state and federal standards and guidelines. This role will assist in facilitating the activities of all company safety committees, conduct post-incident root cause analyses, and maintain company safety programs to ensure they are accurate and relevant.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also all includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Author and conduct annual reviews of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure they are accurate and relevant. Build content in support of required safety orientation and annual trainings.*

• Maintain occupational safety training and annual safety training materials- ensuring compliance with state and federal standards and guidelines.*

• Assist in facilitating the activities of all company Safety Committee meetings by sharing project updates, upcoming project plans, and trend analyses.*

• Conduct and oversee the post-incident Root Cause Analysis process by closely collaborating with departments to complete employee or guest injury investigations.*

• Conduct trending analyses for workplace accidents and injuries and provide written summaries and reports to senior management.*

• Visit properties and handle necessary equipment to collect industrial hygiene testing samples of any potential areas of concern (ie. tests for mold, paint fumes, etc). Review results and provide report to department for determining next steps if necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Driver's License

• Bachelor’s degree - Occupational Safety & Health

• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 4 years

• Pre-Employment - OSHA 30 Hour Certification for General Industry, Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Industry Experience - Manufacturing

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.

Job Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Climbing Ladders Occasional (<33%)

• Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)

• Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (60ft maximum height)

• Lifting Occasional (<33%) (25lbs maximum weight)

• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)

• Stooping Occasional (<33%)

• Bending Occasional (<33%)

• Sitting Frequent (34-66%)

• Standing Frequent (34-66%)

• Walking Occasional (<33%)

• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).

• This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.

• Must be able to speak and read the English language.

• The position is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

• The position is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The position is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

• The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

• The position is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

• The working schedule for this position is Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm, but may include evenings, weekends and holidays based on operational need.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License