Bi-Lingual Safety Technician-3rd shift

Tindall•Petersburg, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Technician supports the implementation and maintenance of the plant’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. This role assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and safe work practices. The Safety Technician works closely with safety specialists, production personnel, supervisors, and management to identify hazards, prevent injuries, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility. This role is based at the Petersburg, VA Tindall plant and Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are preferred.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Entry-level position: 1-2 years of safety experience preferred but not required
Manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience preferred
Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles
Strong attention to detail
Good observation skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to interact with employees at all levels
Ability to recognize hazards
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, email)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to walk throughout the plant and yard frequently
Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct & document routine plant safety inspections of production areas, yard operations, maintenance shops, and mobile equipment to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and regulatory compliance gaps.
Bring awareness of findings to plant leadership.
Support environmental compliance activities as assigned.
Assist with mobile equipment safety monitoring (forklifts, cranes, loaders, yard trucks).
Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, near misses, property damage, and injuries to help gather facts, conduct interviews, and document findings for root cause determination and preventive actions.
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable safety regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, such as maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety records.
Assist with new employee safety orientation, training, and toolbox talks.
Reinforce safe work practices and proper PPE usage on the production floor.
Assist in maintaining safety files, training records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
Inspect safety equipment such as: Fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency equipment, and fall protection equipment.
Participate in safety committee meetings.