Safety Coordinator

• Location 2121 Barnhill Road,Jonesboro, AR, 72401,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Regular
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Colson Group USA is an operating unit of Colson Group the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world. The brands of Colson Group USA have been technological leaders in caster innovation for over 350 combined years. This drive has led to some of the most trusted, advanced, and highest-quality mobility solutions available in the world today. Colson Group's unique and proprietary global footprint provides available services and capabilities unmatched by any other manufacturer.

Colson Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator in our Monette, Arkansas facility. In this role, you will be assisting with the development, communication, implementation, monitoring, and auditing of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) programs.

Reports To: Safety Manager or Designee

• Works with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate
• Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
• Conducts and certifies all forklift training
• Develop and conduct training sessions on site specific safety needs
• Participates and leads in Safety Team Meetings and Programs
• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
• Investigates and facilitates the investigation of all accidents and near miss occurrences, identifies trends and causes and ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
• Monitors facility hearing conservation program
• Works with HR and Managers to coordinate work duties for employees on medical restrictions
• Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third-party claims administrators
• Works with outside service providers to ensure our EH&S needs are being satisfied
• Maintains or assists with OSHA 300 log and other required report
• Maintains appropriate records
• Other duties as assigned
• Implement established safety/environmental programs for compliance to company and government regulations
• Administer and monitor safety/environmental programs
• Maintain records of training, qualifications, certifications, etc., as they apply to the safety program
• Provide training to enable effective operation of the established safety systems
• Initiate documents and monitor corrective actions to adherence to safety programs
• Gather information and generate required and/or requested reports
• Work with employees to resolve safety issues and techniques
• Build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Solve a range of straightforward problems; analyze possible solutions using standard procedures
• Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
• Travel as needed, approximately 25%

• Self-managing
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about EH&S topics
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and must be detail oriented
• Be a team player and support the Company's goals and objectives
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner
• Willingness to learn additional safety-skills through educational opportunities

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum one to three years of experience in safety operations
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• First Aid/Responder or EMT certification preferred
• Certified Safety Professional certification strongly desired

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA practices, standards and guidelines
• Experience in developing and reporting policies
• Understanding of implementing OSH training programs
• Excellent advisory and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools
• Quick decision-making abilities
• Good organizational skills

• Ability to be mobile in the work environment; lifting up to 50 lbs.