What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Deister Machine Company?
Summary
Under direct supervision of the EHS Manager, performs a variety of clerical duties and technical tasks for the Safety Department. Compiles and maintains records of safety transactions and office activities of establishment by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Work injury process: authorize clinic visits, track follow-up appointments, find and track restrictive duty assignments (at Deister Machine and Food Bank), first report of injury form, file insurance claim, enter OSHA log information in electronic records management, and file paperwork. Track injuries by location, shift, department, and supervisor
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Monitor the Deister IDEM program for required inspections and waste counts. Report deficiencies to Supervisor, Coordinator, Plant Superintendent, and Safety Manager.
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Submit purchase requests for waste haulers hazardous/or nonhazardous waste disposal: paint waste at Pontiac and Wayne St., ‘oily water’ from parts wash, wash bay, and Machine Shop.
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Schedule waste disposal for waste streams; paint filters/floor chips (nonhazardous waste)
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Submit purchase requests for lifting device repairs as needed.
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Submit purchase requests for Safety Dept. incidental needs (i.e. full-face respirators, face masks, bottled water, air wands).
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Updates employee rosters for Toolbox Huddles, training, and certifications (i.e. forklift driver lists, first aid).
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Participate in new hire orientation training as well as ongoing training requirements.
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Schedule follow-up and make-up hearing tests for individual employees (OSHA Hearing Conservation Program).
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Schedule annual sprinkler system, fire extinguisher, and lifting device inspections.
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Creates safety flyers and Safety Alerts for various events and training.
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Organize information for Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit renewals.
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Updates SDS databases and understand how to approve new products for the plant as needed.
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Copy and distribute updated written Safety Policies to Supervisors, annually.
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Create forklift inspection binders for each Production Department, annually.
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Assist with PPE assessments and job safety assessments.
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Assist maintenance to write LOTO Energy Control Procedures.
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Update employees’ list with shift changes, new hires, terminations.
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Assist with first aid trauma bag and first aid supply maintenance.
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Create schedules for testing, training, and meetings.
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Take notes for safety meetings.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Preferred bachelor’s degree, with 1-3 years’ experience in Occupational Safety & Health or related field, preferably in manufacturing or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with safety and industrial hygiene programs, regulatory compliance, and behavior-based safety a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word Processing software and Microsoft Publisher Design software, helpful.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.