Safety Technician
About The Position
The Safety Technician supports the Safety Department in identifying workplace hazards, preventing injuries and incidents, and promoting safe work practices throughout PT&P’s manufacturing operations. This hands-on role maintains a regular presence on the shop floor, conducts inspections, supports employee training and incident investigations, and maintains accurate safety records. The technician works with employees, supervisors, and safety leadership to address unsafe conditions and follow through on corrective actions. Work is performed in manufacturing shops, outdoor areas, and office settings. Conditions may include heat, cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, and other industrial exposures. Manufacturing operations may run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The position requires attendance for assigned shifts and flexibility to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays when needed. The role involves walking and standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at elevations as assigned. It also requires pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds during a shift, using appropriate handling methods and assistance. Required PPE includes a hard hat, safety-toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and chemical protective clothing or equipment when needed. Respirator use may be required, along with applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of safety experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician credential.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training.
- Working knowledge of general health, safety, and environmental requirements and hazards associated with manufacturing operations.
- Communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and management and present safety information effectively to groups.
- Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures; prepare clear routine reports and correspondence.
- Identify hazards, use sound judgment, and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions in situations involving several variables.
- Organize records, manage follow-up activities, and work independently while escalating concerns appropriately.
- Perform basic arithmetic and work with common U.S. units of weight, volume, and distance.
- Model safe behavior, maintain professionalism, and address safety concerns consistently and respectfully.
- Walk and stand for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders and work at elevations as assigned.
- Push and pull up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds during the work shift.
- Wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety-toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and chemical protective clothing or equipment when required.
- Wear a respirator when required and meet applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training requirements; facial hair must not interfere with the sealing surface or operation of a tight-fitting respirator.
- Attend assigned shifts and be flexible to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) certification with a General Industry focus.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine shop floor inspections and safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and opportunities to improve workplace safety.
- Monitor work activities for compliance with company safety policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, transportation, and fire protection requirements.
- Communicate hazards promptly to supervisors and safety leadership; assist with corrective actions and verify assigned follow-up items are completed.
- Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Assist with safety recordkeeping, required reports, inspection records, training documentation, and maintenance of safety and health files.
- Support new employee safety orientation and delivery of toolbox talks and other assigned safety training; reinforce employee understanding of safe work practices.
- Observe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), identify deficiencies, and reinforce proper selection, use, and care of required equipment.
- Assist with evaluating hazard controls, safety policies, and procedures; recommend practical improvements to reduce workplace incidents and exposures.
- Assist safety leadership with occupational exposure monitoring and related documentation as assigned.
- Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities as directed and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Work closely with production supervisors and employees to resolve safety concerns respectfully and support consistent safety expectations.
- Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
