Safety Technician STE chez None

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Facility Safety Technician will work to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations at the federal, state, and local level. This role is responsible for the execution of the Safety Management System, fostering an atmosphere of safety awareness at the facility, and involvement with 5-S and Lean Manufacturing.

How you can help the team: 

1. Conduct new hire safety orientations
2. Conduct on-the-job safety training for new hires and job transfers
3. Conduct crane and forklift operator training and annual evaluations
4. Assist in all safety incident investigations, ensure completion of all reporting, and manage implementation of all corrective measures
5. Assist in taking teammates to the clinic to drug test if an incident were to occur.
6. Ensure Safety Management System is implemented at the facility (forms, policies, procedures, revisions, etc.)
7. Point person for all internal and external safety audits/inspections and recommended corrective actions
8. Work with the HR Generalist/Plant Management to schedule hearing tests and noise monitoring assessments as needed
9. Conduct routine safety inspections, observe general work practices, and enforce safety policies and procedures; when an unsafe work practice is observed, coach employees on safe work procedures
10. Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
11. Maintain the Job Safety Analysis program
12. Schedule, lead, and document all safety committee meetings
13. Assist as needed in leading shift safety meetings; post and communicate safety messages/alerts from corporate safety as needed
14. Schedule, conduct, and properly document monthly safety training topics with all employees
15. Monitor compliance with the environmental health and safety program
16. Ability to occasionally travel overnight as required
17. Maintains and participates in 5-S projects that are performed in the plant
18. Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with an excellent safety record is preferred
• The following certifications are strongly preferred
  • Forklift Trainer
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • Certified First Responder (First Aid, CPR, AED)
  • Certification in 5S
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Ability to work independently to analyze and evaluate problems and solutions
• Ability to readily respond to emergencies

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to correctly retrieve and input data using Intelex incident management system
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements

Experience and preferred certifications may be substituted with industrial safety experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

What we offer our team:

• Insurance
  o Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing after 60 days of employment
  o Employer-Paid dental with available Buy-up options
  o Free MDLive Telehealth Services through our Medical Plan
  o Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
  o Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability with Buy-up options
  o Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents, cancer, and long-term care
  o Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  o Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

• Work-Life Balance
  o Paid Time Off
  o 9 Paid Holidays starting day one!
  o Bonus Paid Floating Holiday in recognition of the diversity of our team

• Financial
  o 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match up to 4.5% after one year
  o Pretax Health Savings Account
  o Pretax Flexible Spending Account
  o Overtime pay after 40 hours
  o Paid weekly

• Career Growth
  o Tuition reimbursement is available for job-related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
  o Skill Development Programs
  o Promotional Opportunities

• Local Perks & Discounts
  o Dress for your day
  o Teammate referral bonus
  o Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
  o Teammate appreciation activities
  o Service awards

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a safety sensitive position. This work consists of an equal distribution of time between an office setting, characterized by minimal to moderate noise stemming from computers, printers, and people, and a manufacturing setting where noise levels range from moderate to high due to machinery and equipment. There may be a slight inclination towards spending more time in the manufacturing setting.  The temperature of the facility will vary based on outside weather conditions. The user of personal protective equipment for safety compliance may be required as deemed necessary by management.

Steel Tech Enterprises is a safety-sensitive workplace.  All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening including marijuana.

Steel Tech Enterprises is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.