Safety Technician

The Safety Technician implements and coordinates Safety Program to reduce and eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.

Job Responsibilities

* Identifies by daily audits and appraises conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses.

* Enforces accident prevention and loss control systems and programs for incorporation in operational policies.

* Assist in the implementation of safety activities with department managers to ensure a safe plant.

* Assist with Quality system Compile statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepares reports for information of personnel concerned.

* Help to instill management accountability for safety and health issues within their department/facilities.

* Standardize safety processes, safety policies, and reports.

* Conduct supervisory level training in safety and health.

* 70% of the time will be spent auditing safety programs inside the plant.

* Perform other duties as assigned by upper management.

* Required Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

of safety programs and regulatory requirements.

* Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to train associates at all levels of the organization.

* Work well with others in a team atmosphere.

* Should be able to understand and respond to a diverse population.

* Strong multi-tasking skills.

* Computer literacy including specialized databases and programs used to manage safety and security at the site.

Required

Education and Experience

* 1-2 Years related experience.

* BA in Environmental safety & Health preferred.

* OSHA 30 training preferred.

* HAZWOPER training preferred.

* Frist Aide training preferred.

* Physical demands and work environment.

* Able to lift 40+ lbs.

* Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more).

* Ability to bend continuously throughout the shift.

* Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.

* Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.