What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Assistant position at USFIBERS?
The Safety Assistant works under the direction of the Production Manager . This position is responsible for assisting with development and continuous implementation of environmental, health and safety policies and programs to include Accident Reporting and Investigation, Workers’ Compensation Claim Management, Fire Prevention, Forklift Operation, Hazardous Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Safety and Equipment Usage, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Committee meetings, Safety Training, and Record Keeping Requirements.
Compensation/Salary:
Based on qualifications and experience
Requirements:
- Bi-lingual preferred. English / Spanish speak, read, and write.
- Reliable and punctual.
- A strong work ethic and job dedication is essential to be successful in this position.
- Strong communication skills. Must have the ability to speak to groups of employees. Good math and written communication skills..
- An attention to detail in all activities.
- Computer literacy with familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Well organized and comfortable working independently.
- Safety knowledge is preferred.
Physical skills, mental abilities, and requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Often standing, walking, sitting, reaching, turning, and climbing stairs for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a plant environment with a temperature ranging from 34 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to lift fifty pounds without undue physical exertion and ability to stoop, reach, walk, and other physical activities associated with an office and manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, venders, and peers.
Work Schedule:
· Varies.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation. Provide plant wide support to the Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program.
- Workers’ Compensation Claim Management. Provide plant wide support in the Workers’ Compensation program .
- Forklift Operation. Support the company forklift operation program and ensure compliance..
- Personal Protective Equipment. Monitor employees to ensure they are consistently and correctly wearing the appropriate PPE for the job being performed.
- Safety Training. Provide plant wide support to safety training programs to include monthly safety meetings and written materials. Safety Training is to support the overall safety program.
- Coninuous monitoring and enforcement of “Safety First in the Workplace’’
- New Hire safety orientation.
- Heavy interaction/collaboration in the plant with Production Manager.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
