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Applications Due By August 20th, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

Please Note:  This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months

Pay: $28/hour

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 AM-4PM; Full-Time; Temporary

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Specialist I, Safety - Laundry will assist and implement the organizational safety program, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for the Fresh Start Laundry facility. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementation, continual improvement and day-to-day support of the Goodwill of Colorado Health and Safety Program. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Safety Manager and will provide safety support/education and will communicate imminent concerns to the Laundry Manager/Supervisor and Safety Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Safety:

• Ensure compliance with local, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Works closely with the Learning and Development department and Laundry Leadership to create safety training and implement safety training processes and timelines.
• Assist in conveying details of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and ensuring the plans are adhered to.
• Ensure that procedures related to energized equipment are effectively instituted, communicated to employees, and are maintained by management and the Laundry Safety Specialist. 
• Ensure that procedures related to electrical safety are effectively instituted, communicated to employees, and are maintained by management and the Laundry Safety Specialist. 
• Maintains the organization’s Monthly Safety Training program and ensures safety related processes and procedures are adhered to (e.g., Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) training, Laundry Machines, Lock out Tag out, Trash Compactor, Injury and Incident reporting etc.)
• Comprehends, conveys, and maintains organizational fire prevention processes, internal Hazcom methodologies and processes, and assesses Safety Data Sheets (SDS) binders to confirm it's up to date. 
• Assists the Safety Manager with coordinating CPR/First aid training, Risk Bootcamps, Safety Representative meetings, and other meetings determined by the Risk Director and Safety Manager. 
• Perform investigations as needed or directed following injuries, incidents, or allegations of unsafe conditions to identify root causes, contributing factors, establish corrective actions, or confirm the absence of unsafe conditions.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis to identify risk of injury/accident exposure and counter with preventative measures.
• Perform bi-annual audits at assigned location to confirm regulatory compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the assigned location with corrective actions and recommendations to remedy deficiencies. Collaborate with Safety Manager and Site Managers to provide safety materials that aid in injury and incident prevention and call attention to workplace hazards (i.e., signage, equipment, and devices). Effectively files and retains records for assigned location.
• Assist the Safety Manager with facilitating monthly Safety Representative meetings and safety related meetings. Reinforces organizational safety training which is distributed monthly; and includes Active Shooter Training.
• Leads monthly drills and tracks participation of emergency evacuation procedures.   

Standards for Measuring Performance:

• Completeness, accuracy, and punctuality of reports and other assignments.
• The ability to assist the Organization in meeting or exceeding accreditation standards approved or endorsed by Goodwill Industries International (GII) and CARF.
• Responsibility shown in ensuring all risk management, safety, workers’ compensation, loss prevention, and financial information is kept confidential.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests.
• Reflect a high standard of integrity.
• The ability to effectively support the Organization and assigned locations with maintaining regulatory compliance (i.e., OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A Bachelors degree is preferred, may substitute known performance for formal education.  

Experience:

• 2 or more years of qualified experience working in a safety role/capacity.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training is preferred 
• 2 or more years of qualified experience related to energized equipment and Lock Out Tag Out. 
• Experience related to energized equipment engineering is preferred.

Other:

• Excellent written, verbal, and group presentation communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Experience navigating Microsoft Office, Regulatory websites, and interpreting regulations.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with staff and site managers and be able to write in an organized and concise manner.  
• Must be available during evening and weekend hours when needed.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition. 

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 868 – Specialist I, Safety - Laundry Dept Number: 9220

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

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

   Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

   Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - OCCASIONALLY - Driving