Health & Safety Advisor

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ALL IN ON A REWARDING CAREER AT INLAND Join us at Inland Kenworth and go ALL IN on a career that has it all.

This position will be located at our sales and service dealership in either Fontana or Montebello, California and will act as primary contact for safety for U.S. operations.

The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for administering the safety program throughout their territory and corporately, using independent judgment and discretion to determine when revisions to policies and programs are necessary and making necessary revisions. Responsibilities also include examining potential unsafe working conditions and recommending necessary changes, performing safety inspections, preparing reports, supporting safety committees, providing safety training when needed and conducting investigations of accidents and suggesting preventative solutions.

The Safety Advisor will facilitate positive safety culture by building relationships at assigned branches and promoting and encouraging correct safety practices.

• Review, revise or develop safety policies and procedures; review regulations to ensure compliance and identify deficiencies.
• Participate in incident investigations including identification of meaningful corrective actions.
• Contribute to the design and regular communication of safety bulletins, corrective action notices, safety incident communications and safety management system updates.
• Regular participation in toolbox meetings, joint health and safety committee meetings and branch inspections.
• Site visits to assigned branches conducting inspections, identifying deficiencies, working with local level employees to create and implement solutions.
• Facilitate annual audits and support branches in correcting identified deficiencies.
• Use of Safety Management Software (SMS) for data collection; analyze information to make recommendations for improvements.

• OSH Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• CSP/SMS designation or preparation and coursework toward the designation preferred but not required.
• 4-6 years related experience in health and safety.
• Experience in site inspection, investigation, hazard assessment, working knowledge of regulation, policy development.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to deliver training in front of various groups of people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Working knowledge of regulations pertaining to worksites within assigned territory.
• Knowledgeable in hazard assessment and control.
• Experienced in inspections and investigations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license required and passport with the ability to travel to corporate meetings as needed.

The salary for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 California.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription benefits
• 401k with employer matching program
• Flexible Savings Account
• Health Savings Account (available with some medical programs)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• On-going training opportunities
• Annual safety boot allowance

Inland Kenworth is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck sales, service, and parts marketplace. When we say we’re ALL IN, we mean we’re all in on you and your career. We are a great place to work—with competitive pay and benefits, mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and community support. We are committed to embracing new technology, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry.

With over 1,700 employees across 45 locations in North America, we provide exciting employment opportunities that can drive your future growth.

Are you ready to go ALL IN on a career at Inland? We invite you to apply today!