Safety Technician

Thrive Life • Hubbard, TX

295d

About The Position

The Safety Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring our food products are manufactured safely. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about fostering a strong safety culture and committed to safety standards. In this role, you will actively support site-specific safety initiatives and promote safe manufacturing processes in a fast-paced production environment. As an integral part of our operations, you will collaborate closely with HR, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to enhance workplace safety, improve processes, and uphold compliance with regulatory standards. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting continuous improvements in health and safety practices while contributing to a positive and proactive safety culture.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and support effective safety solutions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to promote a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to communicate safety concepts clearly and effectively.
• Comfortable training groups of employees in a classroom or on the production floor.
• Must display a cohesive ability to apply interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to engage with individuals respectfully and collaboratively and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Safety policies and procedures in a production environment.
• Promote the safety observations program, encouraging continuous improvement in safe work practices.
• Assist in developing job-specific safety documentation, including job hazard analysis, safe work procedures.
• Support, train, and coach teams on safety observations, job-specific hazard analysis, safety work practices, biomechanics, and other safety topics to proactively assess and mitigate workplace risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies, identifying areas for improvement.
• Aid in incident investigations, compiling reports, analyzing root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor, track, and analyze incidents, observations, and corrective actions recorded in EHS systems, ensuring accuracy, completion, and compliance.
• Ensure all safety equipment is properly maintained, readily available, and compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential workplace hazards, fostering a strong safety culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed