Safety Specialist

Pregis•Garland, TX

20d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports management in coordinating and administering facility workplace safety needs. The role works with the Leadership Team to continuously improve the Pregis World Class 7 Elements of Safety Program and promote a zero-injury safety culture. It includes onboarding and training employees on safety, monitoring participation and training compliance, managing workplace incidents and investigations, maintaining safety communications and records, and assisting with emergency response. The specialist also supports site goals and monitors the front lobby for visitors and vendors. This is an hourly, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Overtime may be required as needed by the business. The work is indoors and may involve exposure to moving equipment, temperatures above 90°F, humidity above 80%, and noise above 85 dB. The position requires frequent standing, stooping, and squatting, as well as occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided, absent undue hardship, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 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 facility workplace incidents, including responding to and reporting incidents, conducting investigations to determine root causes, and developing prevention plans.
Maintain the facility safety communication wall and electronic information stations.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels for safety supplies.
Maintain and record the OSHA log and upload root cause analyses (RCAs) into SharePoint.
Follow company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations, including personal protective equipment (PPE) 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.