Safety Technician

Good Foods Group, LLC•Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician will report directly to the Safety Manager and be responsible for developing and carrying out procedures with production Team Members that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company and minimize OSHA violations.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Able to work overtime and weekends when needed
Valid Driver’s License
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Minimum of High school diploma/GED preferred
Safety technician experience preferred
Production and/or warehouse experience desirable, food manufacturing a plus
Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Safety manager with safety audits and daily walk throughs to ensure team members are working in a safe manner
Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from hazardous work conditions
Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations
Help prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action
Assist with incident investigations (including near misses) to determine root cause and prepare corrective and preventative action plans for OSHA reporting
Work with plant leadership at all levels on issues involving safety and proper PPE
Report and document complaints, problems, or unusual occurrences immediately to their Safety Manager
Provide detailed information back to management that are crucial to safety operations and meeting OSHA guidelines
Review OSHA logs to identify trends and make recommendations
Provide first aid / CPR to injured associates, as a certified first responder
Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment
Evaluate programs on workplace health and safety
Educate employers and workers about workplace safety by preparing and providing training programs
Assist with ergonomics assessments, assist in managing HAZMAT and chemical storage programs, and evaluate fire prevention plans
Use knowledge of DNR and EPA regulations to handle and dispose of waste
Provide service and support for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems per NFPA
Conduct EHS programs and self-assessment audits on site in order to maintain both regulatory and company compliance status and codes
Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies
Perform other duties as assigned