Safety Specialist - 1st Shift

About the role

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety | Quality | Customer Obsession | Speed | Agility

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates a training program designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment.
• Performs scheduled periodic inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and work practices, improve workplace operations, and control hazards.
• Investigates and reduces accidents and losses in compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Communicates, distributes, and enforces site specific safety procedures and federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distributes and/or posts new or revised safety standards that affect the company.
• Establishes and documents quarterly training programs for all employees and supervisors.
• Conducts and documents new employee safety training and orientation.
• Conducts and documents safety meetings with appropriate staff to cover all activities regarding safety of employees, company vehicles, property, and public liability exposures.
• Provides safe and healthy working conditions and establishes and enforces safe practices at all times by all employees.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates repairs as soon as possible.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.
• Responds to employee suggestions concerning safety matters.
• Communicates loss prevention information and program status to management on a regular basis and works through management to accomplish goals.
• Develops and maintains a proactive Return to Work Program; coordinates with appropriate staff and insurance representatives to identify and develop suitable temporary limited duty assignments for injured employees to perform during the recovery process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of three to six years related experience.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with OSHA audits and preparing safety documentation.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of working with lithium-ion batteries in a production/warehouse environment.
• Forklift certified.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000 a year