Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Provide administrative support to Southland safety department, with heavy emphasis on workers compensation claims management.

Position Details

• Provide administrative support to group as directed, including data-entry on worksheets or safety documents, typing correspondence and general filing.
• Maintain and update incident logs, corporate OSHA logs, monthly OSHA reports, workers compensation reports, and the B-Net Safety site.
• Assist with safety class registration, safety meeting preparation, monthly insurance meetings, new hire orientation scheduling, and topics/handouts for weekly tool box talks.
• Process supervisor's first report of injury. Set-up and maintain w/c claim filing system.
• Assist with case management of open claims through to closure; notify safety director of safety manager of status changes.
• Assume point-of-contact role with regard to physicians, clinics, insurance provider, and employees with open w/c claims
• Request MVRs and assist with auto-incident reporting

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in administrative support position
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office and basic office routines
• Outstanding organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail; consistently accurate data-entry
• Previous safety-related experience a plus

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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