Bilingual Manufacturing Safety Technician

JLG Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,100 - 64,500; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries in Houston, Texas is hiring a Safety Technician responsible for maintaining a safe workplace through evaluations and training. The role requires an Associate’s degree in Safety, Health, or Environmental field and at least 1 year of related experience.

Key duties include conducting hygiene evaluations, developing safety training, and serving as a consultant across facilities. The position offers a competitive salary and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1-plus years of environmental and/or safety experience required.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations in manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and teach safety training sessions.
• Serve as an internal safety consultant.

Skills

Industrial hygiene evaluations

Safety training development

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove, set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

In this role as a Safety Technician at JLG, you will play a vital part in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace by conducting industrial hygiene evaluations, developing and delivering safety training, and serving as a trusted safety and environmental resource across our production facility. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement in regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and best practices company-wide.

Your Impact

• Conducting industrial hygiene evaluations in manufacturing facilities
• Developing and teaching safety and environmental training sessions
• Serving as an internal safety and environmental consultant to all JLG locations
• Maintaining all industrial hygiene equipment, including maintenance and calibrations
• Assisting with gathering and reporting on company injury statistics
• Assisting with JLG Safety and Environmental Compliance Program review
• Performing site visits to improve regulatory compliance and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Safety, Health, or Environmental field
• 1-plus years of environmental and/or safety experience

Standout Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Prior experience in a manufacturing/production facility
• Background in environmental regulations
• Must be willing to travel to various plant locations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and interpret data

Working Conditions

This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations. The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range

$42,100.00 – $64,500.00

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