2nd Shift Safety Coordinator

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead safety on 2nd shift with full participation of supervisors, employees and management.
• Conduct daily safety audit inspections of the production and maintenance activities relative to OSHA Standards to help detect accident and health hazards.
• Audit lockout required task and ensure employees are effectively following lockout procedures.
• Observe and document concerns and observations.
• Assist in delivering new hire orientation sessions and refresher sessions as needed
• Assist in delivering other EHS related trainings as needed
• Assist in accident/incident investigations – help with investigative process as well as ensuring follow up actions are applicable and completed in a timely fashion.
• Be visible throughout the mill and engage employees to drive self-accountability for safe work practices, a reduction in risk taken and the elimination of complacency.
• Responsible for training new employees on safety with assistance of co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Responsible for fire prevention measures. Conduct routine inspections to identify problems areas. Work with supervisors and management to promptly correct deficient areas. Follow up to make sure implementation occurs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of manufacturing safety action plans including emergency response planning and drills.
• Ensure supervisors are enforcing safety rules in their area.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of OSHA regulations and company policies to ensure compliance. Directs the dissemination of new regulations and policies or changes to existing regulations and policies.
• Administer first aid and coordinate treatment for injuries requiring treatment above first aid.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attend and assist with all production safety meetings
• The above represents the majority of the duties associated with this position but there may be additional aspects of the position not listed here. Flexibility is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management or Industrial Hygiene preferred.
• Safety experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• OSHA knowledge required, OSHA 30 Certification will be required within the 1 st year of employment.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification will be required within the 1 st year of employment.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k), Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Insurance at employee’s expense, Vacation/Holiday Pay, Education Assistance, Bonus