Safety Coordinator en O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply?  Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

The Safety Coordinator assists the onsite EHS Manager with planning, coordinating and promoting the plant safety, workers compensation and occupational health programs for the Auburn plant.  This role is responsible for maintaining accurate safety records, coordinating training activities, and assisting in the development of a proactive safety culture across the site.

The Safety Coordinator will:

• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements
• Monitory and update safety communication boards, signage, and digital platforms
• Implement, administer and advise others of hazard controls and hazard control programs, while measuring, auditing and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs
• Determine and direct the issuance of training related to personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and respirators
• Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs as required by the Health & Safety Training Matrix, such as Hazard Communication, Lock Out/Tag Out and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports
• Participate in state and federal OSHA inspections
• Assist in the establishment, training and facilitation of first responder teams
• Interfaces with workers compensation legal counsel, third party administrator, appropriate medical professionals, corporate risk management, divisional health and safety management, and regional HR management for successful case management of all workers compensation claims and programs

The Safety Coordinator should have:

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices
• Hazardous waste training or HAZWOPER certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to flex their schedule to meet the needs of a 24/7 operation

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety or related field
• 3 to 5 years experience performing Health and Safety activities, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Current OSHA 10 or 30 Hour certification or willingness to obtain this certification within 90 days of employment  
• Current DOT hazardous material shipper certification or willingness to obtain this certification within 90 days of employment
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification is a nice to have
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $68,000 - $85,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• Vacation time and paid holidays  
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage 
• Pre-tax accounts 
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions 
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness 
• Employee Assistance Program 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.