Safety Specialist

Under the direction of the VP of Operations and the Human Resources Manager, the Safety Specialist develops and implements safety programs to prevent and correct unsafe work conditions. The Safety Specilaist will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Maintains company’s EHS programs and supports safety activities of department managers to ensure implementation of safety activities, and safe work practices throughout the organization. Identifies gaps, monitors effectiveness and ensures documentation is maintained, including any related certifications.
• Performs safety inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with local, state, or federal safety regulations, including OSHA.
• Conducts JSAs and works with Leadership and Maintenance to resolve any issues or concerns.
• Develops, and performs health and safety training, including first-aid, CPR, BBP training. Conducts safety orientation for new hires, temporary employees and contractors, and serves as a resource for health and safety related questions.
• Investigates industrial accidents and concerns and prepares accident reports. Maintains recordkeeping, including confidential, or protected health information in an organized secure manner, and maintains a high level of confidentiality on highly sensitive data, including Sharps Log.
• Maintains, monitors compiles metrics, and reports. Communicates changes or updates and maintains currently knowledge of OSHA Regulations. Coordinates and administers industrial hygiene sampling and related records.
• Serves as a Co-Chair for Safety Committee. Organizes meetings, distributes information and maintains documentation.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers and investigates workman comp claims.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments

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. Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with administration of Safety and/or LMS systems preferred.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two year or Technical College; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Three years of relevant environmental health and safety experience preferred. OSHA 30 Hour Certification required. Current First Aid and CPR certifications

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational takes (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing and pulling).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls, talk and hear. Perform repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders and upper body. The employee if regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. On occasion the employee may be required to climb and balance stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

The employee must frequently lift up 10 pounds and occasionally lift up 25 to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Employee is expected to wear the required personal protective equipment when on the production floor.

Notice

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The Company retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.