Job Description
Job Title: Safety Coordinator Division: Precision
FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: 4
Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-50%
Revision Date: October 29, 2024 Reports To: EH&S Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Assist in the administration of company policies, company records, keeping all information obtained strictly confidential. Support Corporate Safety Programs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
More specifically, the employee owner will:
- Plan and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
- Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials.
- Leads forklift training and keeping track of material and re-certifications.
- Prepare/update lockout/tagout procedures for machinery.
- Prepares studies and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
- Plant inspections – OSHA Compliant – inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Plan and implement the Hearing Conservation Program – schedules onsite hearing tests.
- Plan and schedule, Universal Waste, Special Waste pickups – attend RCRA Training.
- Develop and understanding of applicable regulations and relationships with local agencies. Help implement and maintain an effective filing system that helps demonstrate compliance with legal and other requirements.
- Provide information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
- Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
- Complies and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies. (OSHA 300 Logs)
- Manages administration of worker’s compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
- Respond to emergency situations that could occur inside or outside of standard working hours.
- Work closely with leadership team to develop safety/environmental strategies that are integrated with site and company business goals.
- Plan and lead Safety New Hire Orientation Training and lead Safety Team Meetings.
- Lead monthly safety training for employees.
- Some domestic travel required.
- Continually participate in additional training in safety and environmental fields.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Engage in regular, consistent attendance.
EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience required.
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES
- Continually participate in additional training in related to Human Resources fields.
- OSHA 10 Hr. class.
- OSHA 30 Hr. class.
- RCRA Haz-Waste Handling
- Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
- Valid Driver’s License
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee:
- Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
- Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
- Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to climb stairs daily.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
- Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear customers and instructions from others.
- Must be able to travel by vehicle or plane up to 50% of the workday – Travel as needed
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
- Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection in production areas.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.
