Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Essential function(s)

• Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly accident summary reports.
• Assist with incident investigations
• Conduct and/or coordinates employee safety and environmental training programs.
• Perform daily safety walks and assist with identifying and correction of work place hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Work with and assist on-site teams with risk assessment.

Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and relevant reports.

• Assist in scheduling training courses/classes for in-house training opportunities.
• Understand Emergency Procedure and assist in scheduled drills.
• Assist in the Safety Committee and First Responder tasks.
• Assist in Management of Change procedures.

Assist in workers compensation reporting.

• Conduct incident reporting using the GDC incident-reporting database.
• Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
• Investigate all accidents and property losses.
• Provide Supervisors/Group leaders with safety training information for monthly safety meetings.
• Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e. fork truck, lockout, etc.
• Provide safety orientation to new employees using the New Hire Onboarding Process.
• Conduct chemical inventory and updating of SDS using Cornerstone Environmental, Health and Safety database.
• Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in support of the EHS Framework under the direct supervision of the EHS manager.

• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must possess time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Works well independently and in a group environment.
• Has the ability to deliver internal training effectively.
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but is able to understand the departments overall objectives.
• Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.
• Knowledge of working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one year of Safety Experience in an industrial setting preferred. Experience in the plastics industry helpful.
• Some knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other government regulations.