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IRC - Independent Recycling Company LLC
Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description
SUMMARY :
Coordinate and manage the quality, health and safety activities of the Exeter, PA site. The role will focus on supporting and execution of a plant-wide health and safety strategy to assure regulatory compliance, achieve zero workplace injuries, cause no harm to the environment or community we operate in, and test/maintain the quality standards that meets the business objectives. Establish safety and quality as a core value. Serve as the site liaison with all government officials regarding all Quality and H&S activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the site's safety committee and safety initiatives (Ex. Toolbox Talks).
- Oversee monthly safety training, new employee safety training, and arrangements of other safety training, as needed. Share monthly safety training with other sites. Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental training requirements on all shifts.
- Work with supervision to investigate any injuries, near misses, and incidents using root cause analysis.
OSHA 300
logs and notify OSHA as required.- Maintain the site industrial hygiene programs for noise and chemical exposure and manage any testing or surveys required (Ex. Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Radiation, and Lead). Work with Engineering and Operations with management of change.
- Maintain site written assessment process for appropriate personal protective equipment and enforce equipment usage requirements. Oversee any changes to PPE equipment.
- Maintain site Hazard Communication program including safety data sheets, training, and labeling, as needed, for incoming materials.
- Maintain site safety work permits and related programs in conjunction with Maintenance. Ensure calibration of monitoring equipment is completed and manage equipment specific lockout procedures and confined space assessments.
- Maintain emergency response program and manage inspections of emergency equipment for site.
- Support Production Department in continuous improvement efforts and compliance to HSE, Quality requirements and maintain SOPs.
- Responsible for reviewing and/or updating and filing, Product, Customer and Raw material specifications in specification database and specification log as well as 8D reports and returns reports.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Associates degree in Business/Administration or Engineering.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant.
- Understanding of quality and safety management systems
- ISO9001 and CSP experience will be a plus.
- Experience with Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
- Possession of strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- As needed
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid jury duty Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceEducation:
Associate (Required)Experience:
Chemical:
3 years (Required)Microsoft Excel:
1 year (Required)Microsoft Word:
1 year (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
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A Quality Assurance Specialist specializes in the prevention of faults in manufactured products and solutions.
$68,261 / year median in Pennsylvania
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