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Safety Representative
GNB Global Inc. | Rhome, TexasWork Location: In PersonTravel: Approximately 15%–25%
Position Summary
GNB Global Inc. is seeking a hands-on Safety Representative to support safety operations at our Rhome, Texas manufacturing facility and assist with construction/project locations as needed.
The Safety Representative will work closely with department managers, supervisors, employees, and project teams to promote a strong safety culture, identify and correct workplace hazards, provide safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety standards.
The ideal candidate will have practical safety experience in both manufacturing and construction environments, including experience with rigging, heavy lifting, material handling, and the safe movement of structural steel and large components.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
- Work closely with department managers to identify their specific safety needs, concerns, hazards, and training requirements.
- Partner with department managers to develop and implement safety solutions based on the needs of their individual departments.
- Conduct routine safety inspections of manufacturing, warehouse, yard, and work areas.
- Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential workplace hazards and assist with corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, PPE requirements, and established safe-work practices.
- Conduct and document safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety training.
- Assist with incident, injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations.
- Participate in root-cause investigations and track corrective actions through completion.
- Perform job hazard analyses and risk assessments as needed.
- Monitor proper use of PPE and reinforce safety expectations with employees and supervisors.
- Monitor and reinforce safe rigging, lifting, hoisting, and material-handling practices.
- Identify hazards associated with lifting and moving large structural steel components and other heavy materials.
- Observe lifting and rigging operations and ensure proper use and inspection of slings, shackles, hooks, chains, hoists, lifting devices, and other rigging equipment.
- Work with department managers to evaluate lifting and rigging needs and implement appropriate safety controls.
- Support forklift, overhead crane, hoist, welding/fabrication, material-handling, and other manufacturing safety programs.
- Support construction-related safety activities when assigned to project locations.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection documentation, training records, and incident reports.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Communicate safety concerns and recommendations to management.
- Follow up with departments to ensure identified safety issues are corrected.
- Travel to GNB project or construction locations as required.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous professional experience in workplace safety required.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Construction safety experience required.
- Experience with rigging, heavy lifting, cranes/hoists, and movement of structural steel or other large industrial materials strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction safety requirements.
- Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Experience providing safety training and toolbox talks.
- Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, department managers, and project teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate safety documentation.
- Comfortable working in active manufacturing and construction environments.
- Ability to address unsafe behaviors professionally and consistently.
- Ability to travel approximately 15%–25%, depending on project needs.
Licenses, Certifications & Safety Qualifications
The following certifications and qualifications are preferred:
- OSHA 30-Hour – General Industry and/or Construction
- Qualified/Competent Person Rigging Training or recognized Rigging Safety Certification
- Qualified Signal Person Training/Certification
- Overhead Crane and Hoist Safety Training
- CSP – Certified Safety Professional
- STSC – Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
- CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Additional training or certification related to rigging, heavy lifting, material handling, crane operations, and safe movement of structural steel is highly preferred.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for safety and understands that an effective safety program goes beyond enforcing rules. This individual must be able to teach employees why safety matters, build relationships across departments, and work alongside managers and employees to create a safer workplace.
The right person will be visible on the manufacturing floor, approachable to employees, confident when addressing unsafe conditions, and willing to take ownership of safety concerns through resolution.
Because our operations involve large structural steel components, heavy material movement, rigging, cranes, hoists, forklifts, welding, and fabrication, this individual must be comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment and proactively identifying risks before an incident occurs.
Why GNB Global?
At GNB Global, safety is an essential part of how we operate. Our Safety Representative will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our employees, manufacturing operations, and construction projects while helping strengthen our safety culture across the organization.
Build Your Career. Build With Purpose.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Ability to Commute:
- Rhome, TX 76078 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,291 - $78,631