What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Professional position at Poly-America, LP?
Carolina Poly, Inc. located in Chester, SC, is currently seeking a Safety and Environmental Coordinator to join our team. Carolina Poly produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags and construction films
- Assists safety and environmental management staff with federal, state and local regulation compliance, including applicable OSHA (29 CFR), EPA (40 CFR), and TCEQ standards.
- Conducts safety and environmental audits.
- Maintains a basic knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and required programs such as lockout tagout, hazard communication, hearing conservation, emergency action/evacuation, fire prevention/protection, machine guarding/labeling, hazardous materials, fall protection/prevention, confined spaces, combustible dust, blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection, SWPPP, SPCC, hazardous waste, and others.
- Collects, and maintains safety and environmental records.
- Coordinates disposal of hazardous waste and other regulated materials.
- Oversees and inspects fire extinguishers, shower/eye stations.
- Develops, publishes, and maintains electronic machine guarding inspection checklists.
- Conducts contractor orientation classes.
- Minimum of 2-years’ experience in the Safety/Environmental field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or other relevant field is required
- Practical experience in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and EPA 40 CFR
- Working knowledge of basic software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in all formats, including verbal, written & presentations
- Familiar with federal safety (OSHA) regulations and required programs in the manufacturing environment (29 CFR 1910)
- Limited travel
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification preferred