Safety Technician

Newell Brands•Victorville, CA

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About The Position

The Safety Technician supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in a distribution and warehouse environment. The role promotes a safe workplace, ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, company policies, and corporate safety standards, helps reduce workplace risks, and supports site leadership in achieving safety performance objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
Ability to conduct investigations, inspections, audits, and safety training.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Monitor compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and corporate EHS standards.
Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs, and track corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and inspections.
Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events; conduct root cause analyses, develop corrective and preventive action plans, maintain incident records, and assist with OSHA recordkeeping.
Coordinate and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors, including hands-on training in fire extinguisher use, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
Support Behavior-Based Safety programs and employee participation in safety initiatives; develop and communicate safety awareness materials, toolbox talks, and microlearning content.
Perform Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments; evaluate workplace ergonomics and recommend improvements to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks.
Support Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Truck, and other safety programs; assist departments in implementing engineering and administrative controls.
Review contractor safety documentation and qualifications, verify compliance with site onboarding and orientation requirements, and ensure vendors and contractors follow site-specific safety expectations and corporate standards.
Collect, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management; monitor trends and recommend improvements; maintain safety documentation, training records, and compliance files.
Support emergency response planning and drills, assist with fire protection inspections and emergency equipment readiness, and coordinate with site leadership during emergencies and incident response activities.