Safety Coordinator

Scrap Management Industries•Park City, KS

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the safety programs and protocols established by the Safety Manager as directed. They are also responsible for training employees on these safety protocols and enforcing them if the protocols are not being followed properly. In addition, the Safety Coordinator will work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure that the company complies with all Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), federal, and state regulations to create a safe working environment for our employees with the goal of preventing any workplace injuries/accidents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience working in the Safety field and managing others
Experience writing detailed reports, policies, and procedures
Strong understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations.
Familiarity with the tools, machines, and equipment used in the industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to teach others the established safety standards.
Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent at time management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task
Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change
Ability to work quickly, independently, and with confidence to handle many challenges
Work well with others in a fast-paced, non-stop environment
Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules
Strictly adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.
Follow all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE.
Adhere to all local, state, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
Prolonged periods of stand and/or walking.
Must be able to list up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to work full days Monday thru Friday

Nice To Haves

A college degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, etc. is preferred but not required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of scrap metal recycling industry is a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful

Responsibilities

Teaches managers, supervisors, and other leaders in the company about safety standards.
Reviews and updates existing company safety policies and procedures as instructed.
Conducts risk assessments and safety walk-through inspections at each yard on a regular basis.
Records/documents findings from safety inspections, and works with General Managers/Facility Supervisors to ensure that all identified safety violations/risks are corrected in a timely manner.
Responds when workplace accidents happen. Conducts and documents all accident investigations for all workplace injuries/accidents, determining ways to prevent similar accidents.
Leads Safety Meetings/Trainings on a weekly basis
Leads Safety Meetings/Trainings on a weekly basis
Record keeping/documentation of completed safety training for all employees
Inspects and replaces employee’s PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.
Takes inventory of all PPE (personal protective equipment) and other Safety supplies on a regular basis.
Responsible for ordering all PPE and other safety supplies as needed.
Takes inventory of Torching and Welding tools/equipment as needed.
Orders Torching and Welding tools/equipment as needed.
Collects all damaged cutting torches and send them in for repairs as needed.
Coordinates the on-site Hearing Conservation Testing at all SMI locations.
Records/documents equipment operator certification training for all operators at all SMI locations.
Updates and distributes Operator Certification cards to all operators who have successfully completed the training.
Works with Safety Manager to create machine specific Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for equipment at all SMI locations.
Conducts hands-on LOTO training for employee working with specified equipment.
Schedules and facilitates all hands-on fire extinguisher training annually
Manages 2-way radio inventory. Responsible for ordering 2-way radios and distributing radios to all SMI locations; as well as retrieving all broken and damaged radios and sending them in for repairs.
Assists and provides direction/information to customers/visitors whenever they come to the yard office.
Receives/signs for mail and package deliveries.
Occasionally must run parts/equipment to other SMI locations as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.