Safety and Quality Technician

Safety and Quality Technician

Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us! The 2nd Shift Safety & Quality Professional is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving all safety and quality-related activities during second shift operations at the Ameristar facility. This role serves as the primary on-site safety and quality leader during off-shift hours, ensuring that all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are consistently executed.

This position plays a critical role in:
Driving a proactive safety culture Reducing injuries and near misses through prevention-based strategies Ensuring product quality and process integrity Providing immediate incident response and problem resolution Supporting operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration The role requires a high level of floor presence, technical competence, leadership influence, and independent decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on injury prevention, risk reduction, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Schedule 2nd Shift position, with responsibility overlap into 3rd shift. Flexibility required for:
Incident response Training needs Production demands

What you will be doing:

• Safety Leadership & Floor Engagement
• Maintain a visible and active presence on the production floor throughout the shift
• Serve as the primary safety resource for all second (and overlapping third) shift employees
• Provide real-time coaching on:
  Safe work practices Hazard identification Risk mitigation techniques Reinforce compliance with Ameristar safety policies, OSHA standards, and internal procedures Conduct routine safety observations, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation activities in alignment with ISO 45001 principles Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and hazard recognition Partner with operations to implement preventive safety measures and eliminate risks
• Incident Management & Safety Tracking
• Respond immediately to workplace injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents. Provide initial assessment and coordinate appropriate medical response if necessary. Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), identification of contributing factors, and development of corrective/preventive actions Ensure all incidents are documented in compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements and entered into safety tracking systems Track and monitor safety tickets, corrective actions, and open investigations Follow through to ensure timely closure and effectiveness validation Identify trends and provide recommendations for injury prevention initiatives
• Training & Safety Development
• Conduct and evaluate forklift operator certification and re-certification in accordance with OSHA Powered Industrial Truck standards Deliver or support toolbox talks and shift-based safety communications Provide hands-on coaching to reinforce:
  Proper PPE usage Equipment operation Safe work behaviors Assist with administration of prescription safety glasses program Identify training gaps and collaborate with leadership to implement improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 45001 competency requirements.
• Safety Programs & Employee Engagement
• Lead and facilitate the 2nd Shift Safety Committee, including:
  Agenda development Meeting facilitation Action tracking Conduct monthly training for Area Safety Coaches Promote employee involvement in hazard identification programs, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives Support company-wide safety campaigns and initiatives Drive accountability by ensuring departments are actively participating in safety programs Support continuous improvement efforts aligned with ISO 45001 risk-based thinking
• Quality Assurance & Control Responsibilities
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality management system requirements Perform in-process and final inspections to verify product conformity Identify, segregate, and control non-conforming materials per ISO…