Safety Coordinator - 2nd shift

Metals USA•Westwego, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Safety Coordinator on the second shift at its Waggaman, Louisiana facility. The position monitors working conditions throughout the facility to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. The Safety Coordinator enforces company health and safety guidelines, inspects workspaces and products for compliance, and provides workplace safety training. This is a hands-on role requiring regular and predictable attendance, with time spent on the job-site floor monitoring and inspecting conditions. Local travel to satellite facilities is required. The role works in an industrial warehouse, both inside and outside, and may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, rain and snow, wet and dry conditions, moderate to loud noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and metallic particles. The job site may be hazardous or pose serious threats in emergency situations. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

Management or supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment is required.
Advanced English reading and writing comprehension to read work-order instructions, safety manuals, and policy manuals.
Broad knowledge of local, state, and federal workplace safety guidelines.
Diplomacy and confidentiality in oral and written communications.
Familiarity with job-site machinery and products.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols and ability to remain calm in an emergency.
Strong leadership, clear communication, attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Successfully complete OSHA 30-hour or equivalent safety certification training.
Successfully complete Reliance Reasonable Suspicion Training.
Proficiency with Microsoft products and safety management information systems.
Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Complete pre-employment drug testing.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, high-visibility clothing, hard hat with chin strap, protective eyewear, hand protection, arm guards or sleeves, and hearing protection when required.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, handle and finger objects, reach outward and above the shoulder, climb, squat, kneel, or bend.
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Perform physical activity more than 75% of the time (more than 7 hours per day).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
Previous work experience in the health and safety field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines.
Implement OSH policies and develop programs to enforce them.
Train employees in safety procedures, ensure daily adherence, and lead required daily, weekly, and monthly training.
Design methods for evaluating safety conditions in the warehouse and office.
Inspect working conditions and equipment for compliance with OSH and RSAC safety guidelines; recall defective or unsafe products and machinery.
Direct accident investigations, investigate safety violations, determine root causes, maintain incident records, and propose corrective actions.
Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and safety issues, and intervene in unsafe activities and operations.
Oversee the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery and assess potential safety risks.
Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
Coordinate with HR to conduct new-employee safety orientation.
Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and other work that could affect employee safety.
Suggest revisions to production schedules and employee activities that do not meet health and safety codes.
Order personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and workplace supplies.
Facilitate emergency drills to maintain employee readiness.
Consult with management on implementing safety procedures required by the company or local, state, and federal agencies.
Assist HR with workers' compensation claim investigations and management.
Assist the Safety Director, Regional Safety Manager, HR, and legal departments with health- and safety-related personnel issues.
Comply with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
Liaise with and report to official regulatory bodies on OSH matters.
Adhere to Reliance's Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.