Safety Technician

About the role

In this role, you will work closely with the EHS Manager, who will provide direction, coaching, and support while helping you develop your safety and environmental knowledge. You will partner daily with employees, supervisors, managers, maintenance personnel, and other functional teams across both KRC facilities to promote a safe and compliant work environment. You will serve as a visible safety resource on the shop floor, supporting employees with safety concerns, training activities, inspections, audits, incident reporting, and compliance initiatives. You will also coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to support site safety programs and employee safety-related services.

As the Safety Technician I, you will play a critical role in strengthening KRC's safety culture by increasing EHS presence across both facilities and supporting proactive safety activities. You will help identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, coordinate training and compliance activities, and ensure safety concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. Your contributions will allow the EHS Manager to focus on strategic initiatives such as incident prevention, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement while ensuring employees receive consistent safety support and engagement throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Increase EHS presence on the shop floor across both KRC facilities through routine walkthroughs and daily employee interactions.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and shop floor observations; report findings and track corrective actions.
• Reinforce PPE requirements, safe work practices, and company safety expectations through coaching and engagement.
• Assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), high-risk work permit reviews, and lockout/tagout activities.
• Support heat stress prevention initiatives and employee engagement activities to promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire safety orientations and maintain employee training records and certifications.
• Deliver and reinforce weekly safety communications and toolbox talks; update safety communication platforms.
• Respond to first aid cases, minor incidents, and workplace safety concerns; document incidents, hazards, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations by gathering facts, interviewing employees, and documenting findings.
• Coordinate safety-related vendors, including PPE suppliers, safety footwear programs, uniforms, and vending services.
• Schedule and document Safety Committee meetings and support related activities.
• Provide basic EHS coverage during the EHS Manager's absence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in safety, manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.

Skills

• Basic understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles.
• Ability to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and potential safety risks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections, audits, and shop floor observations.
• Basic knowledge of incident reporting, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and engage employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain accurate training, inspection, and compliance records.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a visible presence on the shop floor.
• Familiarity with EHS software systems, safety databases, or training management systems is preferred.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement concepts is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking throughout production, warehouse, and outdoor work areas.
• Regular standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs while conducting inspections and safety observations.
• Occasionally lift and carry safety supplies, PPE, and training materials up to 50 lbs.
• Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in office, manufacturing, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
• Frequent exposure to production equipment, forklift traffic, noise, dust, and active operations.
• Regular work in non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoor areas, requiring the ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Significant time spent on the shop floor supporting safety, training, audits, and employee engagement.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is currently $28-30.