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Kenneth Brown

Kenneth Brown

Portage,IN

Summary

Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support business assets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist I

Amazon
10.2017 - Current
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Complied with RCRA requirements
  • Processed hazardous waste based on hazard characteristics
  • Complied with all environmental policies
  • Investigated incidents and near- misses to come up with a sustainable solution to mitigate the risk of injury.

Lead Cashier

Pilot Flying J
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Processed payments effectively and accurately handled cash, credit, debit and personal check transactions.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
  • Led cashiers and associates in providing thoughtful customer service.
  • Reconciled daily totals to maintain balanced and compliant ledgers.
  • Managed staffing levels to provide optimal support for cash register operations.

Cashier

Strack and Van Til
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Education

Certificate - Incident Investigation

OSHA Training Institute
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2023

Certificate - OSHA 30 General Industry

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
09.2022

High School Diploma -

Donald E Gavit Mdl/High School
Hammond, IN
06.2015

Skills

  • Warehouse Associate
  • Shipping
  • Picker Packer
  • Packing
  • Pallet Jack
  • POS
  • Computer Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Cash Handling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Order Picking
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Order Picker
  • RF Scanner
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Warehouse management system
  • Warehouse experience
  • Materials Handling
  • Warehouse Management
  • Data entry (5 years)
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Prevention Programs
  • Accident Prevention
  • Compliance Management
  • Incident Investigation
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Word
  • Root Cause Analysis Expertise
  • Health and Safety
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Accident Analysis
  • Cause of Action Determination
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Workers Compensation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Records Maintenance
  • Safety Inspections
  • Manual Development
  • Area of Expertise Regulations
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Emergency Management Procedures
  • Emergency Situations
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Customer Service

Certification

July 2022 to Present OSHA 30 General Industry June 2023 Incident Investigation

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Affiliations

OSHA Education Center Association

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist I

Amazon
10.2017 - Current

Lead Cashier

Pilot Flying J
09.2015 - 06.2017

Cashier

Strack and Van Til
10.2014 - 09.2015

Certificate - Incident Investigation

OSHA Training Institute

Certificate - OSHA 30 General Industry

University of South Florida

High School Diploma -

Donald E Gavit Mdl/High School
Kenneth Brown