Health and Safety Technician

Girtz Industries, Inc.; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Will train: Yes

Job summary

Girtz Industries, Inc. seeks a Health and Safety Technician to assist and oversee safety programs at the Monticello, Indiana facility.

You will ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations, conduct risk assessments, and support incident investigations while promoting a culture of continuous safety improvement. The role requires 3+ years in health and safety within manufacturing, high school diploma, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of health and safety experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• CSP or OSHA-30 certifications are highly desirable.
• EMS background preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health and safety policies in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Assist in incident investigations and root cause analyses; recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientations, ongoing compliance, and emergency preparedness.
• Assist with regulatory agencies during inspections or inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of safety-related training, incidents, inspections, and compliance documentation, including OSHA 300, 301, 300a.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure safe work practices are integrated into operations.
• Monitor and analyze safety performance data; prepare reports and present findings to management.
• Attend committee meetings and support employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging safety technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Serve on Emergency Response Team and assist with training efforts.
• Transport employees for medical care with company vehicles, if needed.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Training delivery

Forklift safety

Crane & rigging training

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSP certification

OSHA 30 certification

EMS background

Tools

HS management systems software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Health and Safety Technician

is responsible for assisting and overseeing safety programs and policies to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role ensures adherence to local, State, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA), conducts risk assessments, assists with incident investigations, and promotes a culture Of continuous safety improvement in the manufacturing facility.

Education & Experience

3+ years of experience in health safety within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, OSHA 30) are highly desirable.

EMS background preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Clean driving record

Job Requirements

In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and Other relevant safety laws.

Strong analytical and problem-solving.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to work with cross-functional teams and drive cultural change.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HS management systems!software.

Forklift safety

Fall protection training.

Crane and rigging training

Job duties

Assist with health and safety policies in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the manufacturing facility.

Assist in incident investigations and root cause analyses; recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientations, ongoing compliance, and emergency preparedness.

Assist with regulatory agencies during inspections or inquiries.

Maintain accurate records of safety-related training, incidents, inspections, and compliance documentation, including but not limited to OSHA 300, 301 , 300a.

Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure safe work practices are integrated into operations.

Monitor and analyze safety performance data; mepare reports and present findings to management.

Attend committee meetings and support employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Stay current on industry best practices, emerging safety technologies, and regulatory Changes.

Serve on Emergency Response Team and assist with training efforts.

Transport employees for medical care with company vehicles, if needed.

Working Conditions

Primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment.

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, noise, and potential hazards; use of PPE required.

Occasional travel to other company sites or for training as needed.

Additional Info

• Will train: Yes
• Reports to: EQHS Manager

Job Status:Open

Job Sectors:Production

Job Type:2nd Shift, Full time - on site, Hourly

Regions:Monticello, Indiana