Find & Apply For Safety Specialist / Coordinator Jobs in LaGrange, Georgia

Develop and manage a long-term program to provide a safe and healthful work environment for all team members. Work towards decreasing and/or eliminating liability to the organization by ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety, HR and environmental regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with safety manager to manage safety, health and environment on night shift. Oversee the Safety Policies and Procedures of the Company during the night shift. Provide safety direction and advice to night shift management. Determine needed safety and health training, ensure implementation of that training and monitor it for effectiveness. Conduct EHS orientation applicable to new-hires and Contractors. Monitor and conduct all safety inspections and surveys for compliance with OSHA regulations, follow-up with recommended changes to see they are effective. Work with Safety Managers in the areas of ergonomics, industrial hygiene testing for air quality, noise, and lighting to ensure they are within state and/or federal standards. Formulate actions to bring company into compliance when necessary. Investigate accidents and consult with other departments to eliminate a repeat accident or injury situation. Manage the night shift Safety Emergency Response Team. Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) books and records.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Assist with environmental compliance, ISO 14001 and

ISO 45001

management systems. Performs as the back-up for Safety Manager. Maintain and order various supplies of medical, safety and personal protective equipment. Assist safety personnel on night shift with guidance and training when necessary. Perform other duties as necessary and/or assigned. Scheduling and conducting site evacuation drills. Assist with the OSHA record keeping, workers compensation documentation, safety records, and related files.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE

2-year Associates degree in safety management, business or a related field preferred. 2 or more years' experience in safety management in a manufacturing setting very beneficial. Knowledge in areas such as Safety, Training and OSHA regulations required. Exposure to a foreign culture preferred. Strong communication, verbal and written skills required. Strong computer skills required. (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Preferably Bi-Lingual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives. Also works in factory environment with noise from manufacturing environment. Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock. Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment. Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects - weighing up to 35 pounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Experience:

EHS:

2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

LaGrange, GA 30240 (Required)

Work Location:

In person