Safety Specialist bei Chief Industries, Inc

Chief Carriers is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Chief team. This position will be monitoring trucking, safety, and equipment operations at any of Chief Carriers’ terminals according to DOT regulations and Chief Carriers standards.  Will coordinate with Maintenance, Safety and Operations departments at Rensselaer terminal for daily lot checks, equipment inventory, walk-around safety/securement inspections. Coach and assist drivers on load securement, according to the company securement manual.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform walk-around, safety lane inspections on all inbound equipment. Document and communicate any defects to Maintenance Director for direction.
• Transport and monitor status of equipment at off-site maintenance/repair facility.
• Inspect preloaded trailers, discuss concerns with shipping for corrections.
• Coach drivers as needed with loads, discuss securement concerns in a positive manner.
• Conduct daily truck/trailer lot checks (morning and afternoon).  Email to designated team members.
• Maintain inventory of all securement equipment, dunnage, tarps, and fluids.  Document which truck(s) it was used for.
• Lead by example – embrace Chief safety culture.
• Monitor Safety programs/ Red hats candidates.  Work with Safety to update company securement manual.
• Maintain office and grounds.
• Assist Operations with delivery of customer freight when needed. 

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred 

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Must have current CDL and clean driving record.
• Prior experience in leadership or supervisory role is a plus
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Carriers is an irregular-route common and contract motor carrier. Customers depend on Chief Carriers to transport goods to 48 contiguous states because they know we provide quick response, accurate ETA’s, greater cargo security, logistics planning, and electronic data interchange support.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**