What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at THE FORT MILLER GROUP?
Fort Miller Precast seeks an experienced safety professional who is passionate about safety to promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture throughout our organization. The willingness to collaborate and the initiative to solve problems and be a strong, visible presence on the shop floor are essential in this role.
Why You'll Want to Be Part of FMG:
Our Employee Ownership culture is at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owner, your contributions directly impact the company's success—and that success is shared among all of us. Here are some other great benefits that we offer:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Share in the growth and success of the company you help build!
- 401(k) with Company Match: Save for your future, with additional company contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We’ll cover 100% of your continuing education costs—investing in your future.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus an employer-funded HSA.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Fully paid by the Company.
- Collaborative, Employee-First Culture: Be part of a supportive team where your voice is heard and your efforts are valued.
Your role as a Safety Specialist:
- Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture throughout the company.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s safety program.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and safety requirements, including proper housekeeping.
- Provide ongoing training in areas such as hazard recognition, fall protection, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, PPE, etc.
- Conduct new hire safety orientations.
- Monitor on site contractor safety compliance and ensure proper insurance coverage.
- Perform regular inspections of all work centers to maintain a safe work environment.
- Complete incident reports and conduct investigations for near misses and incidents that involve an injury.
- Ensure ongoing monitoring of common exposures, including, but not limited to noise, dust, and silica.
- Respond to injury and property damage incidents, providing first aid and/or initiating our Emergency Action Plan.
- Work with the Forming and Precast Teams to plan safe means and methods for high-risk activities such as scaffolding, formwork, heavy lifting and concrete operations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Five or more years of experience as a safety professional
- In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, MSHA experience preferred
- Certification and/or training in CPR/AED
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- High level of self-motivation and a passion for continuous improvement
- Capable of working effectively with others to promote our safety culture
- Exceptional professional ethics and integrity
Who We Are:
Fort Miller Precast is a subsidiary company of Fort Miller Group, an employee-owned company. We have provided quality precast concrete products to the construction industry since 1948. Some notable recent projects include the Major Deegan Expressway, Grand Central Caverns, Little Island (Pier 55) and the Tappan Zee Bridge. We are committed to providing value-driven, innovative, quality products, at a fair price, which has enabled us to grow our business and set industry standards year after year. With over 250,000 square feet of enclosed production space, and a management team holding over 140 years of combined industry experience, our only limitation is the customer's imagination.
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