Safety Specialist

CHANNELL COMMERCIAL CORP•North Las Vegas, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist will be responsible for maintaining all Safety-related documentation, from new hire training to continuous training for Channell employees at our North Las Vegas facility. The Safety Specialist will ensure that employees are adequately trained regarding company-specific and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety requirements. The Safety Specialist will be involved in creating, maintaining, and communicating safety-related policies and procedures and ensuring that they are followed.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
ISO sections about the position
Submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen
Ability to lift to 30 / 50 pounds
Capacity to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering/Management or related field preferred.
Bilingual preferred (ability to understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

Assist in administering mandatory safety training for the plant to ensure compliance and ensure employees, temporary employees, and transferred employees receive proper training.
May assist in the injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation process, review reports, and follow up as necessary.
Assist in assessments that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards.
Evaluate the gravity of each safety risk by considering its consequences.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
Prepare reports, present safety recommendations, and maintain corresponding accounts.
Assist in implementing effective risk management solutions and plans.
Ensure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment. Drive the development of safe work procedures and make health and safety recommendations accordingly.
Provides information and assistance to the safety committee and serves on the committee.
Assists in the development and implementation of safety training programs for compliance with OSHA regulations and other federal, state, or local requirements.
Member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team.