Safety Specialist

Summary:

The Safety Specialist plays a key role in fostering a proactive safety culture by partnering with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline.
• ASP, CSP, or other relevant OSHA certification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work in a manufacturing facility where safety is a core function.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of OSHA and other relevant state and federal regulations.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be willing and flexible enough to work weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shift on occasion as business requires.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to proficient computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills; flexibility and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Displays an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement and active contributor to the teamwork concept.

Responsibilities/Duties:

· Conducts safety meetings, risk assessments, audits and inspections to ensure compliance.

· Evaluates performance, identifies corrections actions and implements follow-up assessments.

· Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety and compliance training programs. Ensures employee knowledge and regulatory compliance.

· Assists in the planning, implementing, and maintaining of comprehensive health and safety programs.

· Provides regular safety updates to relevant parties

· Assists in managing employee workplace injuries, and ensures all employees receive the appropriate level of care.

· Promote employee engagement through safety committees, observations, and behavioral safety initiatives.

· Maintains records of safety-related incidents, training, corrective actions, and risk assessments.

· Coordinates all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) efforts to ensure employee safety and compliance with State and Federal guidelines.

· Coordinate contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with site-specific requirements.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) how would you rate your computer knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Safety: 2 years (Required)
• working in a union environment: 2 years (Preferred)
• Working in a Manufacturing environment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASP, CSP or OSHA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000