Safety Specialist

Essential Functions

• Regulatory Compliance: Assist, plan, and implement policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Documentation: Maintain regulatory record-keeping, including the OSHA 300 Log, safety training records, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and team action plans.
• Safety Culture: Work with all levels of staff to ensure the health and safety program and policies are thoroughly understood and upheld as a priority and core value.
• Employee Training: Train all employees, supervisors, and management in the proper use of PPE, safety & health practices, and accident prevention/investigation.
• Floor Presence: Assist line management by spending appropriate time on the production floor to observe the workforce for safe behaviors and immediately correct any deficiencies.
• Certifications: Conduct employee safety certifications and renewals.
• Injury & Incident Management: Timely report all work-related injuries or illnesses to the company's worker's compensation insurance administrator and provide follow-up information as necessary. Work closely with local medical provider(s) to coordinate emergency services and follow-up care for injured or ill employees.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organization: Excellent organizational skills and the proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Skills: Excellent computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of, or direct experience with, OSHA regulations.

Schedule

Generally 8-hour days, 5 days a week.

Setting

A combination of a climate-controlled indoor office environment and a non-controlled manufacturing plant floor.

Plant Conditions

Manufacturing environment featuring extreme fluctuations in temperature, as well as dusty and noisy conditions.