Safety Technician I

About the Role

In the role of Safety Tech, you will work closely with the EHS site leader, specialists, and cross-functional teams throughout the facility. The Safety Tech is responsible for shift-specific environmental, health, and safety functions to prevent workplace accidents and promote health and safety awareness and education to fellow employees at the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Engage in floor safety needs such as incident response, safety coaching (limited), PPE distribution, ergonomic assessments, safety audits, and pre-pros for altered or new products.
• Facilitate new hire orientation.
• Collect environmental compliance data, including air monitoring, filter performance readings, and hazardous waste inspections.
• Monitor and archive inspection supplies for all in-house powered industrial trucks (PITs).
• Serve as the primary contact for Environmental, Health, and Safety issues and/or concerns on the production floor.
• Post new emergency procedures, update SDS files, archive incident reports, and training documentation.
• Assist in emergency response(s) and communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT, and local regulations.
• Public speaking skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25-50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel is required.

Hours: 5:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday
Pay Rate: $20.85 per hour
Location: 900 N Parkway St, Jefferson, WI 53549