Safety Specialist

Pregis•Garland, TX

18d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports management in coordinating and administering facility workplace safety needs. The role partners with the Leadership Team to improve the Pregis World Class 7 Elements of Safety Program and promote a zero-injury safety culture. It leads new employee safety orientation, supports safety mentorship and training, monitors participation and training compliance, manages workplace incidents and investigations, and maintains safety records, communications, supplies, assessments, and performance information. The position also assists with emergency response and first aid guidance, monitors the front lobby, and performs other duties to support site goals. The position is hourly and full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Overtime may be required as needed by the business. Work is indoors and involves exposure to moving equipment, heat that may exceed 90°F, humidity that may exceed 80%, and noise that may exceed 85 dB. Physical duties include frequent standing, stooping, and squatting, and occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship to the business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to receive coaching and communicate respectfully to support a positive teamwork culture.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Support, demonstrate, and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.
Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to work overtime as needed by the business.
Ability to perform frequent standing, stooping, and squatting, and occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Leadership Team to continuously improve the Pregis World Class 7 Elements of Safety Program and promote a zero-injury safety culture.
Lead safety orientation for all new employees.
Facilitate the safety mentorship process for new employees.
Train and collaborate with on-shift safety mentors on key employee safety training needs.
Monitor the monthly employee safety participation tasks spreadsheet for compliance.
Schedule, conduct, and track monthly JJ Keller safety training and EASE assessments.
Manage workplace incidents, including responding to and reporting incidents and conducting investigations to determine root causes and prevention plans.
Maintain the safety communication wall and electronic information stations throughout the facility.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels for safety supplies.
Maintain and record the OSHA log and upload RCAs into SharePoint.
Follow company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations, including personal protective equipment requirements.
Assist with emergency response and provide first aid guidance.
Develop and update Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Machine Guarding Assessments.
Maintain the safety portion of MDI communication boards.
Post site safety KPIs and safety trends monthly.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Leadership Team in achieving site goals.
Monitor the front lobby, including visitors and vendors.