Safety Technician I
About The Position
While reporting to the Safety Supervisor, this position takes a lead role in the overall awareness, delivery and commitment to corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs. Improve workplace safety by recognizing, evaluating and controlling potentially hazardous conditions. Ensure compliance with all OSHA, State and Local codes. Educate, monitor, and train personnel in safe work practices. Identify common workplace health and safety concerns; suggest solutions. Conducts inspections and assessments. Participate in Safety initiatives. Foster a positive behavior based work culture. Inspect and evaluate workplace to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations. Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment and practices; assist operators as necessary to help prevent injuries. Works under general supervision.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree preferred, High School minimum.
- General Industry 30 hour OSHA card a plus.
- Strong communication skills; written and verbal.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Possess a business understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Observing and complying with all safety and department rules, including accountability of required personal safety equipment.
- Performing a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work, in analyzing, administering and sustaining departmental led programs.
- Improving workplace safety by recognizing, evaluating and controlling potentially hazardous conditions.
- Ensuring compliance with all OSHA, State and Local codes.
- Educating, monitoring, and training personnel in safe work practices.
- Identifying common workplace health and safety concerns and suggesting solutions.
- Conducting inspections and assessments.
- Participating in Safety initiatives.
- Fostering a positive behavior based work culture.
- Inspecting and evaluating the workplace to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations.
- Demonstrating the correct use of safety equipment and practices; assisting operators as necessary to help prevent injuries.
- Performing a variety of tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k with Company match
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
- Education Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
