Health and Safety Specialist

Walinga Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Walinga Inc. seeks a proactive Health & Safety Specialist to lead OSHA-compliant safety programs while supporting talent acquisition efforts. The role splits ~70% safety program management with ~30% recruitment tasks across sourcing, screening, and onboarding.

The position emphasizes creating a safe workplace, conducting audits and investigations, and building a strong safety culture alongside talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of occupational health & safety in a manufacturing environment.
• HR, recruiting, or related field experience acceptable.
• OSHA regulations knowledge and workers' compensation familiarity.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute health and safety policies compliant with OSHA and local standards.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and facility inspections; recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design and deliver interactive safety onboarding and ongoing training programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for safety activities, inspections, and claims and regulatory reporting.
• Facilitate joint health and safety committee meetings and act as safety liaison.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

OSHA 30-hour

ASP

CSP

Tools

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

\"To produce superior transportation and conveying solutions for generations.\"

Mission

Through the manufacturing of exceptionally innovative transportation and conveying solutions, we intend to serve the needs of the global community. Reflecting on our Christian mandate, our culture strives to serve the best interest of our staff, customers, and vendors.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and versatile Health & Safety Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this dual-function role, approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to overseeing environmental, health, and safety (H&S) initiatives to ensure a compliant, secure, and hazard-free workplace. The remaining 30% of your time will focus on talent acquisition—sourcing, screening, and onboarding top talent to support our growing organization.

If you are a safety champion with a passion for people operations and talent engagement, this is an ideal opportunity to shape both our workplace culture and our workforce.

We are located just north of Wayland, Michigan with easy access to 131.

• Program Management & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and execute health and safety policies in compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular workplace safety audits, risk assessments, and facility inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Incident Investigation: Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, analyze root causes, and implement preventative measures to reduce future risk.
• Safety Training: Design and conduct interactive safety onboarding and ongoing training programs (e.g., hazard communication, emergency procedures, PPE protocols).
• Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation for all safety activities, inspections, worker’s compensation claims, and regulatory reporting.
• Safety Committee: Facilitate joint health and safety committee meetings and act as the main point of contact for workplace safety inquiries.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (30%)

• Candidate Sourcing & Screening: Post job openings across relevant job boards, screen resumes, and conduct initial phone interviews for open requisitions.
• Interview Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Onboarding Support: Facilitate new hire orientation, integrating safety compliance seamlessly into the onboarding journey.
• Talent Pipeline Building: Network with local technical schools, community organizations, and job fairs to build a steady pipeline of candidates.
• ATS Management: Maintain accurate candidate data and progress status within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in occupational health & safety in a manufacturing environment, HR, recruiting, or a related field. Candidates with strong safety experience and demonstrated involvement in recruitment will also be considered.
• Certifications: Professional certifications in safety (e.g., OSHA 30-hour, ASP, CSP) strongly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of OSHA regulations, workers' compensation processes, and standard employment laws.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking abilities to effectively split focus between safety priorities and recruitment pipelines.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and MS Office / Google Workspace applications.

• 401(k) 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

Safety in a Manufacturing environment: 1 year (Required) Occupational Health & Safety: 3 years (Required)