Safety Specialist

KCC Manufacturing • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

KCC is seeking a driven individual with a passion for environmental, health, and safety to help drive KCC towards world-class safety performance.

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

The Safety Specialist I will report to the EHS Director or the EHS Manager and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS systems.

Requirements

• 0-5 years of environmental health and safety experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, or related discipline.
• Must have experience working in a team environment, leading teams to meet/exceed goals.
• Strong organizational & time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day.
• Ability to perform activities including bending, stooping, standing, lifting up-to 50 lbs.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent personal computer skills and Microsoft products experience preferred.
• Multisite experience
• First-Aid, AED, and CPR training

Responsibilities

• Educate, communicate and enforce KCC environmental, health, and safety policies/procedures.
• Participate in the development of short and long-term EHS goals.
• Present training modules to small and large groups.
• Participate in safety committees to drive shop floor safety presence.
• Facilitate root cause investigations for all reported incidents, no matter how minor, in unison with shop floor leadership.
• Complete all required inspections and drive closure to findings.
• Complete site hazard analysis through the JSA program.
• Assist with proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Develop relationships with professional organizations and vendors.
• Participate in government agency inspections.
• Work off shift hours and respond to calls when needed.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the EHS Director or EHS Manager.

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBITDA Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees