Safety Coordinator

PRICE INDUSTRIES INC•Casa Grande, AZ

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Price Industries is seeking a Safety Coordinator to ensure the company’s operations comply with state, federal, and local legislation and codes governing health and safety. The role creates policies and procedures that support compliance with safety guidelines and regulations, identifies safety-training needs, and develops and coordinates training programs for employees, including specialized training for maintenance personnel, forklift operations, mechanical power presses, and other areas. The coordinator maintains training documentation and records, assesses potential risks, identifies means to abate existing and potential hazards, and maintains OSHA 300 Logs. The Safety Coordinator also manages workers’ compensation claims, leads the plant Safety Committee, oversees safety checks and equipment authorization, and maintains programs and records related to PPE, audiometric testing, emergency preparedness, hazard communication, medical supplies, and other workplace safety requirements. The position is based in Casa Grande, Arizona, and is listed as full-time on first shift.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment and constructively under pressure.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Exceptional leadership skills, a sense of urgency, and strong aptitude.
Ability to make sound and timely decisions.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role in a manufacturing environment.
Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
Working knowledge of federal and state OSHA safety and health regulations.
Experience implementing and administering Behavioral Based Safety programs.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing safety experience, preferably in sheet metal and HVAC.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety and health vision of Price Industries, Inc.
Manage workers’ compensation claims by investigating the circumstances that led to accidents.
Report claims to the carrier while minimizing costs and eliminating fraudulent claims.
Lead the plant’s Safety Committee, raising safety awareness and promoting a work environment free from incidents.
Maintain safety checks and authorize the use of installed equipment based on electrical safety, proper function, and ergonomic standards and guidelines.
Maintain documentation of required safety checks for all Part Revolution Presses throughout the year.
Authorize company PPE through an annual PPE assessment.
Routinely inspect machinery, hoses, electrical connections, foot pedals, lighting, guards, light curtains, and other safety devices.
Schedule annual audiometric testing for plant employees and maintain audiometric records and supporting documents.
Meet with the Safety Steering Committee to discuss recordable injuries and facility strategic planning.
Routinely check housekeeping, exit lighting, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers.
Manage emergency response and preparedness.
Manage the Hazard Communication Program and maintain proper MSDS/SDS listings.
Handle OSHA inspections.
Order and maintain medical supplies.
Identify company safety-training needs, develop and coordinate safety-training programs, and maintain records of training initiatives.
Assess potential risks and determine means to abate existing and potential hazards.
Maintain OSHA 300 Logs.