Bilingual Safety Trainer - Manufacturing

Job description:

Position Summary:

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Safety Trainer will report directly to the Safety Manager. The MRF Safety Trainer will establish and promote a safe, secure, accident-free and healthy work environment for all Athens Services personnel by working with industrial employees towards the elimination of on-the-job incidents, injuries, accidents, property damage and environmental accidents. The Health & Safety Trainer will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of all training requirements in accordance with Company policies, procedures, operating standards, state and federal laws/regulations, and industry standards/requirements. Additionally, the Health & Safety Trainer assists the operations and its management team to oversee the daily operations to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency are followed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide On-the-Job training of new employees on the stationery/industrial equipment.
• Performing job task observations for existing and new employees with hands on demonstrations of the Sorters, Spotters and Maintenance teams.
• Deliver ongoing training for equipment, PPE, Lock Out/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Conveyor Safety, Baler Safety, Forklift Safety, Walking on Surfaces and Emergency Procedures
• Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and recommend removal of applicants from the training program, as appropriate.
• Operate equipment in accordance with OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Maintain training documentation and records of all training.
• Assist in communicating safety expectations.
• Attend occupational health and safety meetings and re-enforce agenda items and follow up actions.
• Assist supervisors with any necessary paperwork and is responsible during supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure efficient and excellent customer service is provided to all customers.
• Assist supervisors with employee observations.
• Handle special projects and other related management duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge of PPE, Lock Out/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Conveyor Safety, Forklift Safety, Walking on Surfaces and Emergency Procedures
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Experienced in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities (Bilingual English / Spanish).
• Acceptable Driver Record.
• Able to meet all DOT requirements.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA, Federal DOT, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with people.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
• Preferred OSHA 30-hour certification.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, organization, concentration, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Eye/hand coordination, driving, feet (pedals) continuously.
• Climbing (Stairs/Ladders), standing, walking, fingering (typing), handling (holding), & calculating frequently.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching, sitting, wrist motion occasionally.
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces occasionally.
• Works inside & outside.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K & Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Salary: $68,640 - $108,000/year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person