Safety Clerk 1st Shift

Description & Requirements

• Responsible for all safety related training for the manufacturing department employees. This includes but not limited to monthly training topics, aerial lift, forklift, LOTO etc.
• Attend WestRock safety training as needed.
• Assist with or facilitate all aspects of the monthly Safety Committee Meeting including the PowerPoint presentation and any other related activities.
• Organize and communicate all key points from each meeting to plant employees.
• Update and review all job hazard analysis (JHA’s), pre-task analysis documents, high risk task activities, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Ergonomic Assessments, and various updates related to WestRock Merchandising Displays Safety Program.
• Update and enter safety information in the Gensuite system. This includes but not limited to injury reporting, concerns reporting, near miss reporting etc.
• Assist with and/or head incident investigations and HOP events.
• Assist with compliance regarding safety management system (SMS) audits and internal audits.
• Data entry and maintenance of: training and development center system, divisional safety matrix, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), safety suggestions, electronic files, safety contest and games files, etc.
• Responsible for the completion weekly and monthly safety audits. To include but not limited to fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.
• Assist and support the activities of the First Responder Program.
• Update and revise safety specific spreadsheets.
• Participate in weekly and monthly safety conference calls.
• Establish and maintain a user friendly hard copy filing system for safety moving towards electronic filing.
• Maintain and update safety bulletin boards, stock safety supplies such as ear plugs, safety glasses etc.
• Environmental duties as assigned.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Serve as the back-up for the safety manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in safety management or related field preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, governmental regulations, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.