Safety Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with OSHA regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• MS Office experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organization and administration skills.
• Diplomacy and tact, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptability to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Effective time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR training.
• OSHA 30-hour training.
• Supervisory experience.
• ISO 45001 experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to develop, administer, and maintain safety programs and related training.
• Maintain and implement safety-related manuals and procedures, such as WVSM.
• Coordinate incident investigations.
• Interpret OSHA regulations and serve as an employee resource.
• Track OSHA- and DOT-related certifications, including forklift, bloodborne pathogen, and reasonable suspicion certifications, to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Perform routine process safety inspections across the campus.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses for all areas.
• Lead new-hire training on safety awareness and policies.
• Conduct industrial hygiene studies, including indoor air quality, noise, and ergonomics, and recommend improvements to management.
• Run emergency drills and related training.
• Approve and maintain products requiring Safety Data Sheets for compliance with GHS and WVEMS.
• Apply ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Establish, document, and maintain EMS policies and procedures.
• Back up the CAR/PAR systems related to OHS and EMS.
• Assist emergency first responders.
• Communicate orally, in writing, and electronically with other departments, suppliers, and outside parties as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Safety and Environmental Committee.
• Manage inventory of PPE-related supplies.
• Take on special projects as assigned by management.
• Travel and/or work overtime as required.
• Adhere to applicable company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.