Safety Technician
Cushman & Wakefield · Johnston, RI · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$30.1–$35.41/hrFull-time
About the role
C&W Services is seeking a Safety Technician to join our team. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact globally and providing a clean and cutting-edge facility with a safety-first culture.
Responsibilities
- Drive safety culture among peers, building peer-to-peer accountability at the site level.
- Lead safety committees and meetings, creating materials and actions accordingly.
- Coach technicians on proper site escalation procedures.
- Own safety work orders, site Austin Action Items, projects, and network actions.
- Inspect technician PPE, tools, and maintenance equipment to reduce the likelihood of workplace incidents and injuries, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform job hazard analysis to identify hazards within the workplace.
- Conduct audits on a timely basis to ensure compliance with Amazon, CWS, and local/state/federal agencies.
- Facilitate, document, and ensure all employees at the site receive required safety trainings.
- Partner with site leadership to develop an action tracker for Good Catches that require follow-up.
- Work with safety counterpart and site leadership to download the “CWalk” feedback and provide specific feedback on site safety improvements or concerns based on the information received.
- Report out safety metrics to site leadership and regional safety managers.
- Attend Safety meetings to address safety issues that are impacting the customer.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of complex conveyance, building, and automation systems with a focus on safe operation, repair, and proper Lock Out techniques.
- A working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with a focus on Excel-based data analysis.
- Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts, ensuring each shift is being audited and engaged equally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus on Mechanical or Electrical fields.
Physical Demands
- Must have the ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and occasionally lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required PPE, which may include but is not limited to a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
- Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to perform effective inspections/observations and auditing activities.
- Involved in movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
- Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
- Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.
Why C&W Services?
We are a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals.
What's Next?
Ready to take the next steps in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that is making a difference!