Safety Representative - Entry Level

Job Summary

The Safety Representative supports the development of a proactive, people-centered safety culture. In conjunction with Safety Department Leadership, this role focuses on strengthening safe work practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping associates at all levels understand that safety is a shared responsibility. The ideal candidate is hands-on, approachable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Job Responsibilities

Safety Culture Development
Promote a positive, collaborative safety mindset across the organization. Encourage associate involvement through conversations, educating, and participation in safety initiatives. Support rollout of new safety programs, campaigns, and recognition efforts. Help implement and reinforce safety programs as directed by Safety Department management, ensuring alignment with organizational decisions and priorities. Conduct regular walkthroughs of the manufacturing floor to maintain a visible safety presence and to provide support to associates. Facilitate communication between associates and management regarding safety concerns, acting as a liaison rather than a policy-setting authority.

• Training and Communication

Deliver and coordinate safety training for new and existing associates. Communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently through meetings, signage, and informal interactions. Assist in developing simple, practical safety materials such as job aids, toolbox talks, and visual standards. Evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance. Support departments in ensuring that contractors/vendors working on site are compliant with policies and safety requirements.

• Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction

Conduct routine safety inspections and walk-throughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities. Partner with leadership to implement corrective actions that are realistic and sustainable. Support job safety analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments.

• Incident Response & Investigation

Participate in investigations to determine root causes and propose preventative measures. Track corrective actions and verify completion. Maintain confidentiality and a learning-focused approach with associates involved in incidents.

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Assist with compliance efforts related to OSHA and other applicable regulations. Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions. Support audits and regulatory visits as needed.

• Continuous Improvement

Contribute to safety committees and cross-functional improvement teams. Monitor safety metrics and help identify trends. Recommend to Safety Department management practical improvements to processes, equipment, and work practices. Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work environment.

• Physical Demands

Frequent sitting. Frequent wrist manipulation. Frequent use of fingers to grasp, move or assemble varying sizes of objects. Manual dexterity to type and operate office equipment frequently. Frequent ability to be ambulatory within a large manufacturing facility; including walking and standing. Frequent light/medium work with lifting up to 15 pounds. Occasional medium work with lifting up to 40 pounds. Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Education

Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

• Safety-related certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or similar) are a plus.

• Experience

Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred.