Overnight Bilingual Safety Specialist

About the role

Poly-America, L.P., leading plastics manufacturer, produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction films, and geomembrane liners. Poly-America is also the most technologically advanced and largest recycler and compounder of polyethylene in the world.

Responsibilities

• Coach employees on proper work methods and practices
• Conduct facility safety audits and work with management team to ensure completion of corrective actions
• Perform regular safety walks with the management team
• Advise on methods to minimize safety risks and provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
• Lead the accident investigation process
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Assist with LOTO reviews
• Liaise with supervisors to ensure incident reports are complete and accurate and submitted in a timely manner
• Attend employee safety talks
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Assist departments with proper waste disposal practices
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machine operation

Schedule

Must be available for a 4 on 4 off schedule

Requirements

• One-year experience in the Safety/Environmental field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Associates degree or equivalent hours in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or other relevant field is required. May be substituted with OSHA Training Institute Certifications such as; Safety & Health Fundamentals, Specialist in Safety & Health, or others
• Working knowledge of basic software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in all formats, including verbal, written & presentations
• Working knowledge of federal safety (OSHA) regulations and required programs in the manufacturing environment (29 CFR 1910)
• Ability to accept coaching and guidance and work in a team environment
• Bilingual with above average communication skills using both English and Spanish languages

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical/Dental
• Paid vacations and holidays
• 401(K)

Successfully passing a drug screen is required for this position