Safety Technician
About The Position
The Safety Technician supports the execution and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across all Cleveland operations. Reporting directly to the Cleveland Facilities & EHS Manager, this role is responsible for helping maintain a safe, compliant, and training-focused work environment while supporting the organization’s operational growth and employee development initiatives. The Safety Technician will play a key role in establishing and maintaining the Cleveland Safety Dojo program, including the development and stand-up of the Allen Facility Safety Dojo and associated hands-on safety training activities. This position partners closely with Operations, Facilities, People & Culture, and leadership teams to drive safety awareness, compliance, engagement, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.
Requirements
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety standards.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and facilities.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and basic reporting/documentation tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting employee training, onboarding, instructional activities, or safety education programs preferred.
- Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational safety environment preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support daily execution of EHS programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives across all Cleveland facilities.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and compliance gaps.
- Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including documentation, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
- Monitor and help ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, environmental requirements, and internal policies.
- Support safety metrics tracking, reporting, and trending to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in maintaining required safety documentation, records, permits, and compliance files.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response coordination, and equipment readiness.
- Lead and support risk assessment activities, safety stand-downs, and corrective action follow-up initiatives across Cleveland operations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, communication, and visibility on the production floor.
- Support the establishment, organization, and continuous improvement of the Allen Facility Safety Dojo training environment.
- Assist in building hands-on safety training modules, demonstrations, simulations, and standardized training materials within the Safety Dojo.
- Train new hires on company safety expectations, procedures, and safe work practices during onboarding activities.
- Facilitate and support plant-specific safety training aligned with operational requirements, Pay for Skills initiatives, and predetermined monthly training plans.
- Conduct recurring safety training, retraining, toolbox talks, and certification activities for current employees.
- Partner with People & Culture, Operational Leadership, and Training teams to align safety training with operational needs, workforce development initiatives, and operational growth demands.
- Help track employee training completion, certifications, and recertification requirements.
- Support the creation and maintenance of visual management tools, safety boards, training aids, and standardized work instructions related to safety practices.
- Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource for employees and leadership teams across all Cleveland locations.
- Support ergonomic assessments, PPE compliance, machine safety initiatives, and hazard mitigation activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
- Assist in coordinating contractor safety requirements and visitor safety processes as needed.
- Support cross-functional initiatives involving Facilities, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Operations teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
