SAFETY & COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

Human Resources•Upper Sandusky, OH

10d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Safety & Compliance Technician supports the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs, regulatory compliance, and injury-prevention initiatives within a manufacturing facility. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and plant leadership to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable company requirements. This is a hands-on, highly visible role requiring an active presence on the production floor, employee engagement, and the ability to educate, coach, and reinforce safe work practices. The technician also provides limited support for environmental compliance activities, with the primary focus on employee safety and workplace injury prevention. The technician supports safety programs, inspections, audits, training, documentation, and investigations; monitors corrective actions and safety metrics; and promotes employee participation in safety initiatives. The role also supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities as needed, along with the company’s drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy. Custom Glass Solutions manufactures large-format laminated and specialty glass products, with facilities in Ohio and Oklahoma. The company describes its workplace as a fast-paced industrial environment and emphasizes safety, collaboration, employee development, and customer relationships.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 2–3 years of progressive safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety practices.
Experience conducting safety inspections, coordinating training, maintaining documentation, and supporting incident investigations.
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience in glass fabrication or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification or other relevant safety training.
Experience with workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and incident investigations.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Basic understanding of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP and water-usage documentation.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of facility safety programs and initiatives.
Serve as a safety resource for employees, supervisors, and plant leadership, providing guidance on safe work practices and company policy.
Maintain an active production-floor presence through routine safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard identification.
Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA, state, local, and company safety requirements.
Maintain accurate safety records, OSHA logs, inspection reports, training documentation, and other required compliance documentation.
Coordinate and participate in investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns; assist with root-cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions.
Support and monitor safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, fall protection, confined space, hot work, hazard communication, PPE, contractor safety, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness.
Coordinate and conduct employee safety training, new-hire safety onboarding, refresher training, and safety awareness activities.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and address safety concerns related to equipment, processes, and workplace conditions.
Assist Human Resources with workers’ compensation, injury documentation, and return-to-work activities as needed.
Support the company’s drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy, including coordinating reasonable-suspicion testing when required.
Participate in CGS Safety Council meetings, facility safety incentives, and plant communication meetings.
Track safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, training completion, and safety performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Promote employee involvement in safety initiatives and encourage timely reporting of hazards, unsafe conditions, and near misses.
Communicate safety concerns promptly and follow through to ensure corrective actions are addressed.
Use safety observations, incident trends, and employee feedback to recommend improvements and encourage accountability through coaching, education, and consistent communication.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits begin on Day 8 of employment, following a one-week waiting period.
Affordable benefit premium rates starting at $10 per week.
Weekly pay every Friday.
Dayforce On-Demand Pay, allowing employees to get paid daily.
Two weeks of paid vacation at hire, prorated during the first year.
10 paid holidays each year.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% dollar-for-dollar company match.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Cost savings programs for medical expenses.
Company-paid life insurance and supplemental options.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
MetLaw Legal Services.
Incentive bonuses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Hands-on training and opportunities for career growth.