Industrial Safety Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield•Blair, NE

1d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is seeking an Industrial Safety Specialist to support safety programs at the Cargill site in Blair, Nebraska. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and participates in an on-call rotation. The role works in a team-oriented, safety-conscious industrial environment and supports compliance with company and site safety policies and procedures. The specialist identifies and assesses hazards, develops and helps enforce hazard-prevention plans, delivers safety training, inspects equipment and work areas, monitors protective equipment and hazardous-material storage, and investigates incidents. The role also documents inspections and corrective actions, analyzes safety data, maintains safety systems and materials, supports customer incident reviews, and may fill in for the Safety Manager. The employee may travel to support other sites and must meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working around industrial hazards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in safety, an industrial field, or a related area as a Safety Professional.
High school diploma or certified GED.
30-hour certification in general industry.
An associate degree in Safety, or 5 total years of experience in the safety field without a degree.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Good facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask.
Attention to detail, persistence, concern for others, and dependability.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving for extended periods, using stairs and ladders, operating applicable tools and equipment and forklifts or other vehicles safely, and wearing a respirator.

Nice To Haves

511 and 501 NSC General Industry qualifications to train OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses.
132-hour Occupational Safety & Health Professional qualification.
NSC Advanced Safety Certificate Program.
NSC Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH-G), General Industry.
NSC Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO-G), General Industry.

Responsibilities

Identify hazardous conditions and practices, assess potential hazards in equipment, machinery, facilities, and processes, and develop methods to anticipate hazards.
Develop and help enforce plans to eliminate hazards and provide health and safety training to managers, supervisors, and workers.
Administer new-hire orientations, OSHA 10-hour training, weekly safety training and meetings, and classroom and field equipment training.
Provide supervisors and employees with safety information and train employees on safety programs and the use of safety equipment.
Inspect machinery, equipment, lifting devices, machine guards, scaffolding, and work areas for compliance with safety regulations.
Monitor proper use of personal protective equipment and safe storage of dangerous materials.
Test work areas for potential accident and health hazards, including toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate controls such as ventilation adjustments.
Communicate with workers and observe their work; inspect workplace conditions including lighting, tools, and equipment.
Investigate incidents and unsafe working conditions, determine possible causes, make recommendations, ensure follow-up actions, and participate in customer root-cause analyses and incident reviews.
Analyze safety data and prepare health and safety metric reports, including site scorecards, observations, behaviors, and leading and lagging indicators.
Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures, and manuals.
Document safety inspections, identify dangerous areas and procedures, recommend corrective actions, and maintain the availability of safety equipment supplies.
Conduct daily plant-wide Behavior-Based Safety observations and counsel employees who do not meet safety expectations.
Order suspension of activities that threaten workers’ health and safety.
Maintain consistent attendance and positive customer and employee relations.
Manage the site mentoring program and travel to support other sites as needed.
Participate in the on-call rotation for safety issues and perform other relevant duties assigned by the Safety Manager.
Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning in support of company goals and objectives.
Maintain objectivity and openness to others’ views, and inspire and motivate others to perform well.
Prepare and calibrate monitoring equipment used to measure and control hazardous substances or conditions, such as noise or radiation levels.
Comply with C&W Services and Cargill policies and perform assigned tasks safely, accurately, promptly, effectively, and efficiently.
Meet the physical requirements of the job, including close-range observation, precision control adjustments, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, extended movement, stair and ladder use, operation of tools and vehicles, and respirator use.
Fill in for the Safety Manager when needed; consultation with customers, physicians, workers’ compensation personnel, and legal representatives may be required.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays.
Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and a Daily Pay Program.
Advancement opportunities.
Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Retirement savings plans.
Life and disability insurance programs.
Paid and unpaid time away from work.
Competitive pay.