Employee Health & Safety Specialist - Katy, TX

Job Summary Under general supervision, responsible for leading the implementation of Employee Health and Safety programs, policies, management systems and strategies in support of all facilities in assigned region.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with local leadership to develop and maintain compliant safety programs and audit processes and programs. Develop and implement safety initiatives to reduce the frequency of EHS incidents and claims at locations. Support facilities in conducting incident investigations. Assist in ensuring regulatory and safety training is completed and lead training sessions. Lead Safety Committee teams and meetings. Partner with HR and Workers Compensation representatives for claim follow-up. Complete annual regulatory reporting (environmental and safety) on behalf of locations as needed and maintain regulatory documents (environmental, safety). Assist in administration of hazardous material management and corporate responsibility. Prepare reports and communications related to EHS. Education - Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience Work Experience - At least 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Experience in Microsoft Office. Experience applying OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and environmental and safety regulations. Position requires exposure to the environmental/atmospheric conditions: Indoor conditions, cold/hot temperature changes, wet, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust and mechanical / electrical / chemical hazards. Position requires travel up to 30% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS - Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and/or AED certification. - EHS related training/certifications (OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, ASP, CSP, CIH). - Experience applying Safety and Environmental Regulations and Compliance management. - Bilingual in English and Spanish. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $73,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.