Safety Specialist

PB Leiner • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist establishes and oversees health and safety processes throughout the plant, including office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. The role accounts for industry regulations and workplace-specific risks, trains employees on safety protocols, and helps ensure they are followed. The specialist also responds to workplace accidents, prepares reports, and identifies ways to prevent similar incidents.

The position builds relationships with employees and contractors as a safety partner; maintains compliance with safety standards and regulatory reporting requirements; and administers site safety programs, training, certifications, recordkeeping, and compliance tracking. It supports a broad range of safety programs, conducts inspections and risk assessments, investigates injuries, recommends corrective actions, and monitors follow-up. The role also supports site security, emergency preparedness, safety communications, documentation, and analysis of safety performance.

The position works eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday and requires a flexible schedule to support night shifts operating on a four-on, four-off schedule. The work involves exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations.
• Familiarity with the tools, machines, and equipment used in the workplace.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach others established safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and interact with different groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with plant employees and contractors, serving as a trusted safety partner.
• Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including required Federal, State, and Local agency reporting.
• Manage site safety programs, including employee training, operator certification, recordkeeping, compliance tracking, practical evaluations, and administration of the training management system.
• Support and maintain safety programs including Forklift and Aerial Lift, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory, Fall Protection, HazCom, Contractor Safety, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Safety, Process Safety Management, HAZWOPER, and Hot Work.
• Advise and lead employees on safety-related topics and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Identify common safety and health hazards in organizational operations and establish protective guidelines.
• Prepare, conduct, and maintain safety education and new-hire onboarding training.
• Facilitate investigations of site injuries and related workers’ compensation cases; recommend corrective actions and monitor follow-up.
• Participate in representation with outside regulatory agencies.
• Monitor periodic performance reports for trends and conditions and alert management to problems.
• Ensure site security is adequate, including cameras, gates, door control, and security services.
• Build SOPs and conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and other work that could affect employee safety or well-being.
• Review, develop, and improve Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Maintain safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation, including timely records in the safety recordkeeping app.
• Analyze safety performance data and provide insights to management.
• Maintain behavioral-based safety programs and leadership engagement in identifying unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Track and analyze safety observations, feedback, and action items to improve workplace safety culture.
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure employees are trained for crisis situations.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to support night shifts operating on a four-on, four-off schedule.

Benefits

• Benefits from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level