Health and Safety Specialist

Jacam Manufacturing 2013 LLC; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Job summary

Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to implement health and safety standards at our Kansas facility. The role requires OSHA 30 certification, PSM/ manufacturing experience, and strong communication skills to train staff and maintain safety programs.

You will conduct incident investigations, oversee safety drills, respirator testing, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining documentation and coordinating with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in industrial safety or related field.
• OSHA 30 required.
• PSM and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in implementing Process Safety Management program.
• Conduct safety training for facility staff as assigned.
• Manage a behavioral-based safety observation program.
• Oversee handling of chemicals on the list of Special Health Hazard Substances.
• Investigate incidents including near-misses, injuries, or property damage.
• Assist with safety drills and site tours for HAZMAT, fire, and police.
• Perform respirator fit testing for employees.
• Maintain records for industrial hygiene policies and review safety programs annually.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate degree in industrial safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jacam Catalyst is dynamic, growing, and looking for someone who wants to build their career and grow with us. If you are interested in a position that will challenge your skills daily, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and have amazing benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, company-paid life insurance, and more!

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and plant policies.
• Assist in the implementation of the manufacturing facility’s Process Safety Management program.
• Perform safety training with facility employees as assigned.
• Manage a behavioral-based safety observation program.
• Oversee the successful handling of chemicals listed on the Special Health Hazard Substance List.
• Assist in the safe and successful use of a new chemical used in an R&D project or Raw Material substitute.
• Perform incident investigations in response to near-misses, injuries, or property damage.
• Assist with routine safety drills and plant tours for local HAZMAT, fire fighters, and police officers.
• Perform respirator fit testing for employees.
• Ensure fire extinguishers, gas monitors, and eye wash stations are in working condition.
• Maintain all measurements and documentation for facility industrial hygiene policies.
• Annually review written safety programs and operating procedures.
• Other tasks assigned related to the health and safety of the facility.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in a field related to industrial safety, or comparable experience, required.
• OSHA 30 required, PSM and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Position requires a pleasant personality and excellent communication skills that allow effective communication through all levels of the company.
• Candidate must be highly organized and maintain and attention to detail at all times
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Have intermediate computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 40 pounds in various packaging

Work Environment:

A combination of an office environment and outdoors at a chemical manufacturing facility.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses, goggles, etc.
• Vision Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception
• Sense of Sound 55 decibels, adult conversation
• Sense of Smell Able to detect odors

All employees of Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC, and its subsidiaries are required to adhere to the following:

• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English fluently
• Adhere to guidelines, policies, and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook
• Adhere to Jacam's Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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