Safety Specialist

Summary:

The Safety Specialist plays a key role in fostering a proactive safety culture by partnering with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.

Qualifications:

Minimum of an Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline. ASP, CSP, or other relevant OSHA certification is preferred but not required. Minimum of 2 years of work in a manufacturing facility where safety is a core function. Must demonstrate knowledge of OSHA and other relevant state and federal regulations. Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred. Must be willing and flexible enough to work weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shift on occasion as business requires. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to proficient computer skills. Must have strong organizational skills; flexibility and ability to coordinate multiple priorities. Displays an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement and active contributor to the teamwork concept.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conducts safety meetings, risk assessments, audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Evaluates performance, identifies corrections actions and implements follow-up assessments.
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety and compliance training programs. Ensures employee knowledge and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the planning, implementing, and maintaining of comprehensive health and safety programs.
• Provides regular safety updates to relevant parties
• Assists in managing employee workplace injuries, and ensures all employees receive the appropriate level of care.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, observations, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Maintains records of safety-related incidents, training, corrective actions, and risk assessments.
• Coordinates all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) efforts to ensure employee safety and compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Coordinate contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with site-specific requirements.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 5% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) how would you rate your computer knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Safety:

2 years (Required) working in a union environment: 2 years (Preferred) Working in a Manufacturing environment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ASP, CSP or OSHA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person