Safety Technician I

About the role

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. As the Safety Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to perform environmental, health & safety activities in an industrial setting to ensure compliance with occupational environmental, health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on provisions needed to minimize safety risks.
• Develop and enforce health & safety policies as well as applicable occupational environmental, health & safety regulatory standards.
• Direct incident investigation procedures.
• Keep records of environmental, health & safety-related workplace incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Train associates on environmental, health & safety requirements to ensure compliance with policies as well as applicable Federal and State environmental, health & safety standards.
• Monitor, assist with and ensure compliance with written health, safety & environmental programs.
• Identify safety hazards and prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate or assist with required annual occupational health exams.
• Investigate and determine root cause of incidents to identify preventative safety measures for incorporation into the safety program.
• Conduct trend analysis, audits, incident investigations and site inspections of operational procedures.
• Coordinate with responsible facility personnel to consistently maintain adequate safety supplies & equipment.
• Render First Aid care to associates as needed.
• Work closely with management and associates in promoting a safety awareness and hazard prevention culture.
• Meet EHS requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by the company or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicles, and any related items.
• Perform or assist with new hire orientation and annual safety training.
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment hazard assessments of all Production positions.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Participate in and coordinate Walk and Talk program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EHS Department.

Qualifications

• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, attitude, confidentiality and performance.
• Model safe behavior at all times and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas and settings requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pay attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective training development and presentation experience.
• Innovative and willing to challenge “status quo.”
• Team building skills and experience.
• Effective problem-solving skills in a team environment; adaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities.
• A substantial amount of time spent on the production floor interacting with our associates.
• Demonstrated awareness of the need for accurate data and diligence in ensuring details are accurate and complete.
• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office software.
• The ability to work independently or with others.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence and use a computer, printer, copier and other common business office equipment.
• Ability to speak effectively before various groups of associates of the organization.
• The ability to work effectively with people in a fast-paced environment.
• A company oriented mindset.
• The ability to travel between locations as required.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.). Excellent communication and advisory skills. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email). Demonstrated knowledge of general occupational environmental, health and safety aspects of manufacturing/industrial work settings. Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in Spanish is required.

Benefits

Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.