Loss Prevention Specialist

Grow your Health and Safety career with a team of Safety industry leaders that are rich with innovation and have a winning attitude. With the combination of Health and Safety at Ashley, you'll develop a diverse set of skills and learn what it takes to be the #1 Safety Professional with the World's largest Furniture Manufacturer.

The Loss Prevention Specialist will provide a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This position will coordinate safety training, write incident reports, and perform other accident and loss prevention duties.

What Will I Do?

• Conduct accident and incident investigations to determine causation factors; document by writing reports.
• Conduct compliance audits in the following areas: portable fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, shower stations, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, power industrial vehicle (PIV) operations, emergency exit routes and emergency exit lights.
• Maintain safety compliance for the organization by conducting training classes; conducting inspections of facility, equipment and working conditions; submitting suggestions for improving and reaching compliance and submitting work orders.
• Follow security procedures to monitor facility access through key control for entry and exit doors and office doors. Monitor, implement and audit motor vehicle operating (stipulate where vehicles are allowed to operate) and parking policy.
• Monitor, maintain and confirm approved property removal forms to ensure product, parts and material control.
• Work with the Medical Technicians to provide the necessary medical treatment for Ashley Furniture's work-related illnesses and injuries. Assist and/or administer first-aid to employees for work related injuries and illnesses. Transport injured employees to medical facility if needed. Conduct drug tests following standard operating procedures (SOP) and only with appropriate approval from human resources.
• Escort personnel to and/or from property when needed.
• Conduct command post procedures in the event of natural or man-made disasters.
• Monitor severe weather and follow emergency action plan.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Problem solve and make decisions especially in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Displays empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and customers
• Respond professionally and timely in situations with difficult employee issues or inquires
• Excellent Customer Service Skills with ability to keep high level confidentiality
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

What Do I Need?

Education:

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Business or related field or equivalent work experience, Required

Experience\Qualifications

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  • 1 year safety or loss prevention experience, Required
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  • First Aid or ability to obtain with 6 months
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  • CPR or ability to obtain with 6 months
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  • Valid Driver's License, Required
• Maintain confidentiality
• Safety principles and practices
• Document Management System
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Problem solve and make decisions especially in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Displays empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee issues or inquires

Schedule & Expectations

• Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
• Able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• Good overall physical ability to handle issues physical in nature as they arise

Who We Are?

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Our Core Values
• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual's skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.