What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at CAPITAL STEEL and WIRE INC?
Department: HR/Admin
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Classification: Salary
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordination and supervision of the company safety program and ensuring compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, and local regulations and company safety policies.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain safety training programs for new and existing staff to prevent dangerous conditions, accidents, and injuries. Maintain safety manual with up-to-date policies and government regulations and distribute updated copies to all staff and facilities.
- Evaluate hazardous conditions in the workplace and perform periodic safety inspections at company facilities.
- Provide orientation for all new staff on Crane and Fork truck operations. Administer written and operational skills tests and maintain operator license database for currency.
- Handle accident and injury reports and investigations; responsible for all documentation and disciplinary action, in conjunction with human resources.
- Administer worker compensation claims and ensure compliance with OSHA reporting.
- Research and keep up to date on accident statistics and make recommendations to the Director of Manufacturing and the President to correct safety concerns.
- Educate and train employees on safety protocols.
- Conduct emergency drills at all facilities.
- Audit and maintain SDS records to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Coordinate random drug and alcohol screening programs, in conjunction with human resources.
- Lead quarterly Safety Committee meetings and implement approved initiatives from that committee.
- Coordinate hearing conservation program and schedule all baseline and annual hearing exams for qualified staff.
- Coordinate CPR training and recertification for qualified staff.
- Provide counsel to staff for safety compliance within their facilities.
- Process requisitions for safety equipment and maintain stock levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid.
- Responsible for transporting employees to urgent care in the event of an injury.
- Serve as the contact person for relevant government regulatory agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; 2–4-year degree preferred
- Experience coordinating a company safety program and governmental safety policy strongly preferred
- Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED (provided by employer)
- MIOHSA Level 1 certification (provided by employer)
- General computer experience required
- Valid Michigan driver license and ability to be covered on company auto insurance (based on driving record) Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of governmental safety regulations
- Ability to develop and implement safety training for employees and supervisors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Ability to follow and enforce all safety and other company policies and procedures
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to perform safety investigations of company facilities
- Occasional physical activity such as bending, reaching, and twisting
- Computer work/keyboarding
- Exposure to machinery and loud noises
- Automobile travel required.
Authority:
All employees at this facility have the responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.
Employee Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.
Salary : $45,000