Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Safety Inspections and Hazard Identification

Conduct & document routine plant safety inspections of production areas, yard operations, maintenance shops, and mobile equipment to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and regulatory compliance gaps. Bring awareness of findings to plant leadership.
Support environmental compliance activities as assigned.
Assist with mobile equipment safety monitoring (forklifts, cranes, loaders, yard trucks).

Incident Reporting and Investigation

Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, near misses, property damage, and injuries to help gather facts, conduct interviews, and document findings for root cause determination and preventive actions.

Safety Compliance and Regulatory Support

Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable safety regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, such as maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety records.

Safety Training and Employee Engagement

Assist with new employee safety orientation, training, and toolbox talks.
Reinforce safe work practices and proper PPE usage on the production floor.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Assist in maintaining safety files, training records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.

PPE and Safety Equipment Management

Inspect safety equipment such as: Fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency equipment, and fall protection equipment

Support Safety Programs and Initiatives

Participate in safety committee meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Entry-level position: 1-2 years of safety experience preferred but not required
Manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience preferred

Required Skills and Competencies

Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles
Strong attention to detail
Good observation skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to interact with employees at all levels
Ability to recognize hazards
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, email)
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk throughout the plant and yard frequently
Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment but will be required periodically to go out into the plant/field environment that includes noise, dirt, heat, cold, oil, fumes, and other elements. Time spent in office is approximately 50% and time spent in plant/field is 50%.