Safety Specialist

PMX Industries•Cedar Rapids, IA

132d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Specialist provides leadership in employee safety and health programs in a heavy manufacturing union environment. This role involves performing daily/weekly safety audits, participating in OSHA investigations, and ensuring policies remain up-to-date with regulations. The specialist will also review product paperwork, update Safety Data Sheets (SDS's), manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with vendors and new hires, and coordinate air and noise testing. Training for contractors, security system updates, and managing employee uniform orders are also key responsibilities. The role includes conducting monthly safety training, new hire orientations, implementing Toolbox Talks, and utilizing an online learning management system. Coordination of Union Management Safety Committee meetings, facilitating fire inspections, providing medical attention for emergencies, and arranging EAP needs are also part of the duties. Additionally, the specialist will manage air monitor calibrations, order respiratory PPE, conduct inspections, and work with vendors for radio equipment. Reporting and correcting unsafe conditions and assisting HR with tours are also expected. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Safety, Business or related field preferred; or 2 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with OSHA standards, reporting, and compliance.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
General understanding of PCs and related software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Must be able to communicate in English for all business/job related transactions.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Perform daily/weekly safety audits.
Participate in OSHA investigations and review regulations to ensure policies remain up-to-date for compliance.
Review new or trial product paperwork and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS's) for current products.
Work with vendors regarding new and existing PPE products, and train personnel and contractors on how to use PPE, and input new hires into PPE vending system.
Coordinate and participate in Air and Noise audits/testing.
Conduct training for Contractors, review tests, and update Security systems accordingly.
Work with vendors to track, order, and troubleshoot employee uniform orders.
Conduct monthly safety training, new hire safety orientation, and implement Toolbox Talks.
Use online learning management system to set up training programs.
Coordinate Union Management Safety Committee meetings, follow up and track open items, and edit and publish meeting minutes.
Facilitate annual fire inspections with Cedar Rapids Fire Marshall.
Provide medical attention as needed for work and personal medical emergencies, coordinate first aid training for employees, and work with Security during emergency scenarios.
Organize monthly air calibrations of personal air and CO monitors with vendors, ensure completion of bump testing, and order replacement parts as needed.
Arrange EAP needs with Mercy, and review weekly reports.
Order necessary Respiratory PPE, and conduct annual/initial testing.
Record overhead crane inspections and quarterly fire and safety audits.
Work with vendors to order/use radio equipment.
Report and correct unsafe behaviors/acts or work conditions.
Assist HR and other groups with tours as necessary for safety purposes.
Any other duties as assigned.