Corporate Safety Trainer

Ozinga Bros, Inc.; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Ozinga Bros, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Safety Trainer to collaborate with the VP of Safety on training needs and program development. You will create and update training policies, document training activities, and ensure OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory compliance while improving safety performance.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, deliver engaging safety sessions, and maintain the training schedule. On-site work in Mokena, IL with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with OSHA, DOT and regulatory agencies preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire orientation and safety training for diverse groups.
• Develop and update training policies, programs, and procedures.
• Document and track training across the company to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure OSHA/DOT regulatory compliance.
• Manage the Train the Trainer process and training schedule.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Training program development

Safety training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Spanish language ability preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Salary: $81,000 - $100,000 Annually

Location: On-site in Mokena, IL

Summary: The Corporate Safety Trainer works with the VP of Safety on managing the training process and needs for its employees. This position coordinates with relevant departments to develop and update training policies, programs, and procedures. The Corporate Safety Trainer continuously documents and tracks training across the Company to ensure the right people have the right training. The primary function of this position is to ensure compliance of all company operations as regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and other regulatory agencies, as well as improving safety performance training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• New Hire Orientation:
  • Prepares safety onboarding paperwork
  • Facilitates new hire day 1 and day 2 safety training
  • Reviews completed new-hire safety training documents
• Safety:
  • Prioritize a safety culture of caring that goes beyond basic regulatory compliance
  • Continuously improve and present new hire training
  • Create relevant and attention‑getting safety reminders and training for current coworkers
  • Interpret and implement federal and state safety regulations to ensure compliance across the company
• Safety Training:
  • Create new ways to engage coworkers during recurring safety training; audience could include drivers, miners, deckhands, mechanics, operations personnel, office workers and owners
  • Assists with annual training for Yard Workers, Mechanics and Maintenance team
  • Documents and tracks other required continued education and training
  • Performs the following safety training throughout the Company: OSHA 10/30, First Aid and CPR, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Confined Space, Lockout / Tagout, Fall Protection, Smith System, etc.
  • Manages the Train the Trainer process
  • Maintains training schedule for the Safety Department
  • Updates written training program as needed
• Global Responsibilities:
  • Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
  • This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications

• Education/Professional Certifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish is preferred
• Experience:
  • Previous experience with OSHA, DOT and other regulatory agencies preferred
  • 3 years of safety as core responsibility preferred
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Advanced in Microsoft Office
  • Strong and effective communication skills via in person, phone and email
  • Strong desire and ability to improve existing processes
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and quickly respond to challenges under tight deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Ability to collaborate and work well with people through all levels of the company
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Working Conditions:
  • Operation within a professional office environment
  • Routine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
  • Regularly works outdoors in all weather and ground conditions
  • Travel required to visit plants and sites
• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan Options
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Work‑Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.