Direct Hire Safety Specialist- up to 80k!

Beacon Hill; Saddle Brook (NJ); Presencial; USD 72 000 - 88 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Beacon Hill represents a food manufacturing client seeking a Safety Specialist for a direct-hire, fully on-site role in Saddle Brook, NJ. The ideal candidate will spend most days on the production floor identifying hazards, coaching teams, and driving safety programs across three facilities.

The role requires hands-on safety leadership, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to conduct investigations and trainings while collaborating with EHS leadership and operations.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, or EHS.
• Solid understanding of OSHA General Industry standards and safe work practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between three facilities.
• OSHA training, CPR/First Aid certification, forklift safety experience or related certifications are a plus.
• Strong ability to identify hazards, coach for safe work practices, and drive risk mitigation.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with EHS leadership and operations teams.

Responsabilidades

• Spend 70–80% of the day on the production floor conducting observations and identifying hazards.
• Partner with the Director of EHS to strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe practices; lead toolbox talks and safety orientation.
• Support forklift safety, PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, and hazard communication programs.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis; track corrective actions to closure.
• Conduct JSAs/JHAs and risk assessments with action follow-through.
• Assist with first-aid, emergency responses, and stop-work decisions when hazards are identified.
• Provide hands-on safety support across three nearby facilities and participate in alternating weekend on-call rotation.

Conhecimentos

OSHA knowledge

Safety coaching

Production floor safety

Incident investigation

Employee training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, a food manufacturing organization, is seeking a Safety Specialist for a direct hire opportunity. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on safety professional who enjoys working directly with employees on the production floor and can balance relationship-building, coaching, and accountability.

About You:

• 2+ years of experience focused on safety in manufacturing, food manufacturing, occupational safety, EHS, or industrial operations.
• Proven understanding of OSHA General Industry standards and how to apply safe work practices in an operational environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between three nearby facilities throughout the workday is required.
• OSHA training, CPR/First Aid certification, forklift safety experience, safety certifications, and/or bilingual communication skills are a plus.
• Strong ability to identify workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors in a production environment.
• Effective communication and coaching skills, with the ability to address unsafe behaviors and reinforce safe work practices with employees and supervisors.
• Proactive approach to hazard identification, risk mitigation, and incident prevention.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with EHS leadership, operations teams, and employees across multiple facilities.

About the Job:

• Spend approximately 70-80% of the workday on the production floor, conducting observations and identifying unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential risks.
• Partner directly with the Director of EHS to strengthen a proactive safety culture and advance the organization's goal of zero incidents.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices, lead or support weekly Toolbox Talks, and assist with new-hire safety orientation and ongoing training.
• Support programs covering forklift safety, PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, ergonomics, hazard communication, and related EHS priorities.
• Participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective action development, and follow-through.
• Conduct JSAs/JHAs and risk assessments while tracking corrective actions through resolution.
• Assist with first-aid response, emergency situations, and accurate incident reporting, including exercising stop-work responsibility when an immediate or serious safety hazard is identified.
• Provide hands-on safety support across three facilities located near one another and participate in an alternating weekend on-call rotation for urgent EHS matters as needed.

This is a direct hire fully onsite position in Saddle Brook, NJ. The annual salary range is up to 80,000, depending on experience and qualifications. If you are a hands-on safety professional who wants to play an active role in building and strengthening a growing organization's safety culture.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.