Location: Pittston, PA (hybrid)

Safety Specialist Position at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1

• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing

• Flexible/At Home Working Options

• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs

• College Tuition Savings Program

• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates

• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work

• Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Family owned for 90+ years

Position Summary:

The Safety Specialist oversees and drives the adaptation and implementation of policies and programs to maintain and improve Benco's award winning safety culture. The role is responsible for serving as Benco's sole safety compliance and training resource for associate safety-related issues; serving as Culture and People safety representative in the field to communicate the safety culture and expert resource for OSHA compliance/infection control issues; and overseeing general safety and risk management.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Ability to respond efficiently to emergencies

• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization

• Must be comfortable working with all levels of associate, from individual contributors to senior business leaders

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Maintains and updates Benco’s Master Safety Manual and evacuation plans.

• Designs and conducts safety training for all Benco associates, including but not limited to, new hire safety training, annual OSHA training, workplace violence training, etc.

• Lead the Benco Safety Committee, reviews committee audits and findings, and implements recommendations, as applicable.

• Schedules and leads the safety inspections of all Benco locations. Manages and assists outside regulatory visits. Informs management on any issues that may exist and takes corrective actions to stay in compliance with regulations.

• Manages or assists in directing and coordinating all safety and health related activities for Benco to prevent occupational injury/illness related losses and minimize future liabilities by evaluating risks and establishing appropriate loss control/reduction activities.

• Designs, implements, and oversees all communication involving the safety committee, safety alerts, and safety postings that support safety and health awareness of the preventions of injuries for all employees.

• Effectively serves as Benco’s safety liaison with external organizations, such as utility companies, insurance, emergency services, etc.

• Coordinates safety drills and spot inspections (fire, spills, etc.) at all locations.

• Oversees the first responders’ program at all Benco locations. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating all training, developing responder guidelines, and retaining response forms.

• Tracks the compliance of radiation badges and Hepatitis B vaccinations for all applicable positions.

• Maintains the First Aid Stations at all Benco locations.

• Driver’s Safety - Monitors and responds to all Benco Driver’s Alerts, including any follow-up action. Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of MVRs for all Field Service and Sales associates.

• Serves as initial contact for all Benco automobile accidents. Schedules and monitors all post-accident drug and alcohol screening, if applicable.

• Chairs the Benco Accident Review Committee (BARC).

• Partner with Worker's Comp departmental liaison to ensure related policies and procedures are identified to correct deficiencies and partner to conduct associate trainings as needed

• Conduct quarterly claims review meetings with the carrier and third-party administrator.

• Create and maintain electronic OSHA 300 and 300A records ensuring accuracy and completeness for all reporting and work locations.

• Implement predictive analytics to identify trends and areas of opportunity.

• Embraces our diversity, equity, and inclusion culture through collaboration, ensuring an inclusive environment, and supporting DEI programs; and assisting with special ad hoc projects.

• Supports other Culture & People Department initiatives such as serving as a mentor for teammates, actively participating in community relations, and performs other duties as assigned.

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• 4-6 years of experience working in or managing an enterprise safety program

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Industrial Safety, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Human Resources or a closely related field

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes our more than 40,000 customers and over 1,500 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking “What does the customer want?”

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates' differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day. Click here to learn more about how we promote Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion at Benco.