Kimberly Benn
Mountain Top,PA
Summary
Seasoned Safety Coordinator with 2 years of progressive experience in the field. Focused on promoting a culture of safety at all levels. Looking for a growth-oriented position with a progressive company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Loss Prevention Coordinator
Chewy Fulfillment Center AVP
03.2022 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Coached employees, managers, on effective safety policies.
- Worked with our SLPS and SLPM to improve overall ergonomics in the workplace, reducing repetitive motion injuries among employees.
- Managed worker's compensation claims process.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Coordinated with HR to develop a robust return-to-work program for employees who had been out on injury leave, ensuring a smooth and safe reintegration into their roles.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Fulfillment Associate & Trainer
Chewy Fulfillment Center AVP
07.2020 - Current
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate risk of accidents.
- Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
- Adhered closely to safety procedures in daily operations and reported hazards or accidents to management.
- Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Adhered to company and operational procedures when using heavy equipment, forklifts, pallet runners, pallet jacks and palletizers.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Packed fragile items with bubble wrap to prevent breakage during shipping.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Tested trainees on materials to determine levels of understanding and areas requiring further instruction.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Identified areas of concern uncovered during training sessions and suggested methods to reduce risk.
- Reduced process gaps by training new hires on best practices and protocols.
- Produced training materials to engage and educate individuals.
- Educated, coached and mentored new hires in multiple positions.
- Cross-trained employees to do other jobs within business, increasing job skills and productivity.
- Developed training materials, manuals, procedures and visual aids to effectively achieve organizational goals.
Manager
Eagle Cleaners
03.2013 - 07.2020
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers to implement in-store operational changes.
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Organized store and maintained high standards for cleanliness of parking lot, restroom and stockroom.
- Delivered level of service to customers in effort to build upon relationships for future clients.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving merchandise, pricing and stocking to maintain appropriate product levels on shelves.
- Supervised staff performing daily activities.
- Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effectiveness of team's work.
Human Resources Administrator
Target
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
- Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
- Completed reports and employment forms.
- Oversaw new employee onboarding procedures from initial training to skill development.
- Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
- Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.
Secretary
H&R Block
12.1999 - 04.2001
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
- Managed multiple calendars and contacts within.
- Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.
- Assisted with answering phones, filing paperwork, entering data to support operations department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Mountain Top, PA06.2001
High School Diploma -
Wilkes-Barre Vo-tech
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.2001
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Occupational safety
- Training and mentoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Injury Reporting
- Incident Investigation
- Safety policies
- Workplace Safety
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Teamwork
Timeline
Safety Loss Prevention Coordinator
Chewy Fulfillment Center AVP
03.2022 - Current
Fulfillment Associate & Trainer
Chewy Fulfillment Center AVP
07.2020 - Current
Manager
Eagle Cleaners
03.2013 - 07.2020
Human Resources Administrator
Target
08.2002 - 06.2005
Secretary
H&R Block
12.1999 - 04.2001
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
High School Diploma -
Wilkes-Barre Vo-tech
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