Safety Coordinator - 2nd shift

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Occupation Health & Safety, Safety Management or related field preferred
• Previous work experience in the health and safety field is preferred
• Management/supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment required
• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of local, state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace
• Demonstrates diplomacy and confidentiality at all times in both oral & written communications
• Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products
• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols
• Possesses strong leadership skills; communicates clearly and effectively, pays close attention to detail, exhibits strong organizational skills and possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Must successfully complete OSHA 30-hour (or equivalent) safety certification training
• Must successfully complete Reliance Reasonable Suspicion Training
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency
• Proficient in Microsoft Products and safety management information systems
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Candidate must complete pre-employment drug testing

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 75% of the time (> 7.0 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Time will be spent on the job-site floor monitoring & inspecting conditions
• Job Site may be hazardous or pose serious threat in emergency situations

Other

Physical Requirements:

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots and high visibility clothing
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold, rain & snow, wet & dry
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts
• Local travel to satellite facilities will be required

Safety Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Safety Coordinator - 2nd shift
in the Waggaman, LA facility. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the working conditions of the entire facility to ensure that all activity is compliant with local, state and federal safety regulations. The Safety Coordinator enforces company health and safety guidelines, inspects work spaces and products to ensure compliance with safety standards and provides workplace safety training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines. Implements OSH policies and develops programs to ensure enforcement of OSH policies.
• Trains employees in all safety procedures and ensures daily adherence with procedures. Leads and manages the required daily, weekly and monthly training.
• Designs methods for appraising safety conditions in the warehouse and office.
• Inspects working conditions and equipment to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines as required by OSH and RSAC. Recalls defective and unsafe products and machinery.
• Directs accident investigation procedures, investigates safety violation, determines root causes maintains records of…