SAFETY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Requires the ability to understand and maintain various safety programs and applicable law, HR software, organizational and administrative skills. Must be familiar with company policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES:
- Maintain and update Safety Management System
- Conduct assigned projects, surveys, risk assessments, audits, and inspections
- Provide support for Occupational Health Nurses as needed, including but not limited to first aid.
- Language translation as necessary to support the workplace safety function. In addition, provide translation support for Human Resources, including Occupational Health.
- Assist with annual hearing testing.
- Audit and observe employee behavior and PPE usage in work areas.
- Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions/practices and work with the team to develop corrective action
- Follow up on corrective action to ensure implementation and effectiveness.
- Attend plant safety meetings and assist in addressing action items.
- Production floor presence daily/weekly.
- Conduct new hire safety orientation and other training as necessary.
- Promote safety awareness among employees
- Reprioritize shifting workload as necessary.
- Create positive work relationships, resolve issues at the lowest level possible.
- Perform associated administrative duties.
- Perform other duties as required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- The ability to learn and grow in both the understanding of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
- First Aid/CPR training certification.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement to balance job demands and meet objectives.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Ability to organize, resource, develop, and facilitate learning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time-management, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills to effectively evaluate, plan, and accomplish work goals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Five Star Staffing and Recruiting
