Cargo and Loss Prevention Safety Specialist

Summary

The Cargo and Loss Prevention Safety Specialist is responsible for the prevention of losses related to cargo, cargo securement, and injury. This position is responsible for ensuring proper securement training for all ATS companies, with specialized equipment, flatbed equipment and van trailers. This position is also responsible for the prevention of cargo losses through proactive measures targeting securement errors, enroute damage, and customer and cargo specifications. This position partners with Sales to onboard customers and freight, to ensure ATS can haul cargo injury, and damage free.  In addition, this position is responsible for Hazmat and Hazmat training, along with OSHA compliance.

   

Education and Experience

1. College degree and/or safety certifications & a minimum of 4 years' experience in a large safety organization is preferred.
2. Valid CDL A 
3. Strong knowledge of OSHA and Department of Transportation safety regulations.
4. Must have the ability to operate basic office machines including telephone, 10-key, and personal computer.
5. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and perform workload in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
7. Effective communication skills (written, listening, verbal).
8. Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently.
9. Must be a team player, amenable to a variety of work projects.
10. Must be analytical with the ability to apply data.
11. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
12. Must be proficient in responding to internal and external customer situations, responding to customer needs as required.
13. Must be able to think creatively and provide creative contributions to projects.
14. Must be able to demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values and the success of all staff.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop, enhance, and coordinate cargo securement training and work with drivers to establish/maintain proper cargo handling methods.
2. Analyze established metrics on company cargo losses.
3. Create and manage Systems to proactively eliminate or reduce the risks of future cargo damage and losses.
4. Determine Root causes of Cargo damage claims. Provide Ruling determinations on preventability.
5. Determine corrective actions related to cargo losses, coordinate the sustainable implementation of corrective actions.
6. Work with customer service and directly with customers on cargo securement and cargo transportation packaging plans as needed.
7. Partners with internal and external partners on safety, equipment, and compliance issues when specific safety issues exist.
8. Analyze established metrics on Driver and Employee injuries.
9. Develop, implement, and facilitate injury prevention techniques into current training.
10. Determine Root Cause analysis of employee and driver injury events. Determine and implement corrective measures for future injury prevention. Lead key departmental stakeholders to implement sustainable corrective measures for injury prevention in their departments.
11. Perform Job Hazard Analysis for safety sensitive positions within the company. Properly maintain and document the Job Hazard Analysis.
12. Develop, implement, and facilitate OSHA shop safety audit schedule.
13. Maintain and develop Injury metrics and reporting.
14. Create metric and maintain reporting capabilities for Securement and Cargo protection programs.
15. Provides back-up and assistance as needed for Flatbed Securement training, multi-axle training, forklift training and driver training (Road Testing, Annual In Person and Orientation Safety Training).
16. Provides Driver Coaching in support of ATS safety programs (Speed Management, Behavior Management, Securement and Cargo Handling).
17. Train Hazmat Employees on Hazardous Materials Handling for Transportation.
18. Provide Hazardous Materials support to ATS transportation departments.
19. In support of ATS's culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies and Manager Competencies).
20. Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required.  Position fields Securement questions outside of business hours.
21. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; and use dexterity in handling and touching objects or controls.

 

Compensation & Benefits
      • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000.   Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance.
      • Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

 

 

 

 

 

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of the ATS to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.

The ATS designated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity is Director of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.

ATS is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of the ATS to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.