Safety Specialist

About the role

Midland Garage Door has been in business for over 45 years, and safety has played a key role in that success. We take pride in keeping a clean, organized, and safe working environment for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Administer safety policies and procedures.
• Engage employees in all areas of the organization to promote a culture of health and safety.
• Provide employees with safety related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Review safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Investigate all accidents and injuries to institute changes that lead to a safer environment.
• Responsible for data entry at all locations of all workers’ compensation claims, OSHA Recordkeeping/Logs and Injury Tracking/Charts.
• Track days without injury at all locations.
• First-aid responder.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Lead the Safety Committee and Monthly Safety Meetings.
• Track inventory and distribute safety/1st aid related supplies.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Create and maintain safe operating procedures for Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV). Ensure all employees who use the equipment are trained before using it and are re-trained annually.
• Oversee lockout/tagout activities.
• Organize annual hearing testing for a control group with a 3rd party vendor.
• Assist with new hire orientation training.
• Update SDS site as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to discover opportunities for improving conditions. Eyes and ears for all things safety.
• A skilled communicator. Listens first and speaks second. Thinks about the message they deliver before they say/send it and how the message could be interpreted.
• Knowledge of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Maintain the highest standard in confidentiality with sensitive company and employee information.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Do not leave confidential information out for others to see.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times to employees or external contacts.
• Represent the company with a professional appearance and professional behavior at all times.
• Recognizes that this is a high-profile position in the company and requires someone who sets the example in the areas of safety, productivity, work ethic, honesty, and performance.
• Have prompt and reliable attendance.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint
• Training & Tracking Logs
• OSHA 300 Log
• General Office Equipment
• Forklift, Boom Lift, Aerial Lift, Telehandler Train the Trainer
• 1st Aid, CPR, AED Train the Trainer

Benefits

• Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
• HSA company contribution and match
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Parental Leave
• Childbirth Recovery Leave
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday pay
• Referral Bonus
• Annual work boot allowance
• Prescription safety glass allowance

Pay

Starting Wage: $30+/HR DOE

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm