Safety & Quality Auditor

Evergreen Business Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Cooperative Laundry seeks a Safety & Quality Supervisor to support control of safety and quality standards through fair, consistent review of operations and personnel.

You will perform random safety and quality audits, train and coach plant employees, maintain records, and lead the Safety Committee. The role requires OSHA 30 within 6 months and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, perform basic math and have above average interpersonal communication and motivational skills.
• Fluent in Excel, Word and basic computer programs.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Fluent in all plant safety policies and quality standards.
• Must be able to perform essential functions and meet minimum work standards with, or without accommodations.
• Must receive OSHA 30 Certification within first 6 months in position. Certification must stay current throughout employment duration

Responsibilities

• Perform random safety audits and assist with training and coaching of plant employees.
• Perform random quality audits and assist with all aspects of the quality process including training and coaching of plant employees.
• Communicate safety and quality concerns and resolutions with supervisors, maintenance, HR and plant employees.
• Keep detailed records of safety and quality concerns and resolutions.
• Follow up on outstanding safety and quality concerns as needed.
• Lead & Maintain active Safety Committee membership.
• Complete weekly eye wash station audit, monthly fire extinguisher/first aid kit/AED audit and monthly emergency lighting/exit light audit.
• Complete monthly cart wash bin test audits
• Fill in on machines as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Training others

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evergreen Cooperative Laundry (ECL) is the only employee-owned commercial laundry firm in the United States. ECL is committed to delivering the highest quality laundry services and building the wealth and careers of the individuals it employs. We use our state-of-the-art facilities to offer laundry services to hospitals and nursing homes as a critical part of delivering healthcare to patients. The ECL is part of the Evergreen Cooperative Corporation, a family of firms that works to build a stronger Cleveland economy by sharing its profits with its employees.

Position Overview:

Assist in controlling safety and quality standards through fair, consistent review of operations and personnel.

1. Perform random safety audits and assist with training and coaching of plant employees

2. Perform random quality audits and assist with all aspects of the quality process including training and coaching of plant employees.

3. Communicate safety and quality concerns and resolutions with supervisors, maintenance, HR and plant employees.

4. Keep detailed records of safety and quality concerns and resolutions

5. Follow up on outstanding safety and quality concerns as needed

6. Lead & Maintain active Safety Committee membership

7. Complete weekly eye wash station audit, monthly fire extinguisher/first aid kit/AED audit and monthly emergency lighting/exit light audit

8. Complete monthly cart wash bin test audits

Secondary Job Duties:

1. Fill in on machines as needed

2. Other duties as assigned

Responsible for other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

2. Must be able to read, write, perform basic math and have above average interpersonal communication and motivational skills.

3. Fluent in Excel, Word and basic computer programs

4. High level of organization and attention to details

6. Fluent in all plant safety policies and quality standards

7. Must be able to perform essential functions and meet minimum work standards with, or without accommodations

8. Must receive OSHA 30 Certification within first 6 months in position. Certification must stay current throughout employment duration

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains a safe working environment and continually trains employees in safety awareness.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Monitor and ensure all regulatory compliance requirements impacting operations.

Supervision

• Works under the direct supervision of the General Manager & HR Manager.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and employees Must be able to communicate with and train others.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain control and organization in a constantly changing environment.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Ability to use knowledge of working environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Experience:

• 5 years supervisory/management experience, preferably in laundry operations or similar environment.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Working Conditions

Physical Work Demands

• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily for long periods.
• Able to walk an extensive number of hours.
• Able to lift to 25 pounds or more

Mental Work Demands

• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Variable work hours - (Hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week)
• Works well with others.
• Self-motivated

Licenses or Designations

• None required.

About Evergreen

The Evergreen Cooperatives create jobs and wealth. Evergreen's employee-owned, for-profit companies create meaningful, local green jobs in the Greater University Circle neighborhoods. Evergreen's staff earns a living wage and builds equity as owners of the businesses.