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U-Haul Risk Management is hiring a Forklift Safety Manger, responsible for developing and maintaining processes and procedures to support company standards, policies and strategic directives, and work with management to advance and implement new strategies to promote forklift safety.  Experience and knowledge of safe forklift operations, strong communication and leadership skills are critical.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and continue to develop the training material for Team Members on safe and appropriate forklift operations.

• Responsible for reviewing all forklift related incidents and provide feedback/guidance to the U-Haul Field Team on those incidents.

• Provide research support, document, and organize the development of new tools to increase the knowledge available to Field leaders to manage the program compliance of their team.

• Be the subject matter expert on all things forklift operation.

• Build and maintain a knowledge of OSHA regulations to assist in compliance during day-to-day operations and incidents that may occur that involve U-Haul Team or property.

• Coordinate with different entities to produce task specific educational material and videos to keep field team safe and efficient in their operations.

• Develop forward-thinking tools and processes that integrate with existing Field programs and processes toward the objective of reducing team member injuries, and increased compliance with government regulations.

• Work directly with Field leadership to get feedback on tools and processes developed and use their input to advance current tools and develop new tools to meet their expanding needs.

• Coordinate and prioritize projects with computer programmers for development and reporting with follow up. An example of reporting/follow up could be taking input from end users on developments released to provide future guidance on program progression. 

• Develop course curriculum and build online training courses on our internal learning management system.

• Help develop new measurements to determine program performance and areas that may need more attention.

• Maintain a working knowledge of other programs in the department to assist in their forward progression as needed.

• Participate in “After Hours” work on a rotation with other team members in Risk Management to ensure timely dissemination of information.

Other requirements and aptitudes:

• At least two years’ experience operating a forklift safely and knowledge of how to maintain a forklift

• Basic education through OSHA approved safety courses desirable

• Excellent customer service with a strong work ethic

• Desire undergraduate education in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and safety, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Forward-thinking, energetic, desire for growing responsibility, significantly curious, values face-to-face interaction; naturally successful in quickly developing relationships, rapport, and trust with individuals and in teams, possess strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong aptitude for technology, study, analysis, and careful planning, as well as the enthusiasm and ability to act under pressure, and do so with high quality results and professionalism

• Proven success in project or program development, or program implementation along with experience and enthusiasm for technology

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

U-Haul Offers: 

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.