Safety/Quality Coordinator

Metals USA•Falls Township, PA

7h•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Safety/Quality Coordinator in Fairless Hills, PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries. The Safety/Quality Coordinator Provides quality control and safety oversight to ensure products and facility operations meet all production, quality, and regulatory standards. Conducts inspections, testing, and measurements of materials and finished goods to verify compliance with specifications and quality requirements, while recommending improvements to assembly and production processes. Monitors working conditions across the entire facility--including warehouse, office areas, external property, and parking lots--to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. Enforces company health and safety guidelines, performs workplace and product safety inspections, and delivers employee safety training to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred.
OSHA certification required; must successfully complete OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification training.
Must successfully complete Reliance Steel and Aluminum Reasonable Suspicion Training.
Previous experience in the health and safety field preferred.
Experience in a heavy industrial environment required.
Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal workplace safety regulations and guidelines.
Familiarity with job site machinery, equipment, and products.
Knowledge of emergency response procedures and protocols; ability to remain calm and level-headed during emergencies.
Demonstrates professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all verbal and written communications.
Strong leadership skills with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Advanced English reading and writing skills to interpret work orders, safety procedures, and policy manuals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and safety management information systems.
Strong manual dexterity, including finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Prior experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and ISO standards preferred.
Prior experience maintaining dimensions and tolerances to meet customer specifications.
3--5 years of Quality Control experience preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills required.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and tolerance specifications.
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
Current valid driver's license in good standing
Current and valid OSHA forklift certificate
Current and valid overhead crane certificate
Current and valid aerial work platform certificate
OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
Current and valid NFPA 70E Arc Flash Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA7505 -- Introduction to Accident Investigation Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 3095 -- Electrical Standards Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 7115 -- Lock Out Tag Out Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 2045 -- Machine Guarding Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 7205 -- Health Hazards Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 7500 -- Health and Safety Management Certificate
Current and Valid OSHA 7845 -- Recordkeeping Certificate

Responsibilities

Performs accurate mechanical and physical inspections of in-coming material, in-process parts and finished products
Reads and interprets blueprints and customer specifications.
Uses testing equipment including calipers, micrometers and indicators for inspection.
Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; approves finished products.
Reports and tracks any deviations from quality standards and recommends corrective action to appropriate personnel and upper management.
Documents inspection logs, reports, and customer records with inspection findings and results.
Communicates with customer, vendors and production personnel regarding quality issues
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Notifies management of product discrepancies.
Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a quality control inspector.
Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
Facilitates compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines.
Implements OSH policies and develops programs to ensure enforcement of OSH policies.
Trains employees in all safety procedures and ensures daily adherence with procedures. Leads and manages the required daily, weekly and monthly trainings.
Designs methods for appraising safety conditions in the warehouse and office.
Inspects working conditions and equipment to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines as required by OSH and RSAC.
Recalls defective and unsafe products and machinery.
Directs accident investigation procedures, investigates safety violation, determines root causes maintains records of safety-related incidents and proposes corrective actions.
Collaborates with managers to monitor compliance and safety issues; intervenes in unsafe activities and operations.
Oversees the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery and determines potential safety risk.
Conducts risk assessments and enforces preventative measures.
Coordinates with HR to set-up a new employee on-boarding safety process.
Oversees workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety.
Suggests revisions to production schedules and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes.
Orders safety gear and supplies for the workplace.
Facilitates emergency drills as required to gauge employee readiness.
Consults with management regarding the implementation of new safety procedures as mandated by company, local, state and federal agencies.
Assists HR with the workers compensation claim investigation and management.
Assists HR and legal departments to address any health and safety related lawsuits.
Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
Liaises with and reports to official regulatory bodies on OSH matters.
Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a safety coordinator as this is hands-on position.
Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.