MB Safety Technician

MasterBrand, Inc.; Fairdale (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Kentucky seeks a Safety Tech to ensure safe assembly operations and uphold our safety and quality standards. You will coordinate training, maintain records, and support OSHA compliance while adapting to night shift requirements as needed.

The role involves conducting safety analyses, supporting injury reduction efforts, and communicating hazards effectively on the shop floor. CPR/first aid certification and OSHA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA knowledge and safety program experience.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Minimum 6 months of safety or risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform job hazard analyses, safety audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate safety training, recordkeeping, and program documentation.
• Support safety committee activities and safety improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment safety reviews and ergonomic inspections.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 511 or equivalent

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Safety

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description

Summary: Masterbrand seeks a Safety Tech to join our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse team. Your role will involve the safe and orderly assembly of cabinets, in line with our company's quality standards. You will provide support for various aspects of industrial safety systems compliance for the Distributive Assembly/Stock operations. Duties include but are not limited to coordinating training to meet state and federal requirements, maintaining records, documenting safety analyses of new equipment and process changes, assist with workers’ compensation claims, track injuries, review and make recommendations for safety improvements, coordinate safety and ergonomic inspections and support the new hire safety orientation training program. Regular shift hours may fluctuate to cover night shift operations as required.

Responsibilities

Perform job hazard analysis, system and compliance auditing and inspection, Layered Process Audits, ergonomic task analysis, and implement associated corrective actions. Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action identification and implementation, and incident closure. Assist with the implementation of injury reduction efforts that promotes and drive “Zero Injury Culture” initiatives. Participate in Kaizen events, special task force assignments, and special projects that drive safety initiatives and provide feedback when issues are discovered that need to be addressed. Assist in the annual preparation, review with site leadership and implementation of the Facility Safety and Environmental Plan. Support the tracking, reporting, and interpretation of operational safety performance through use of the EHS Application International Corporation (AIC) Information Management System. Support new equipment analysis and verify operator safety. Maintain machine-specific EHS documentation (Lockout procedures, Machine Guarding, Standard Operating Sheet (SOS), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA, etc.). Champion safety by monitoring and observing associates working on the production/ shop floor and identifying hazards and effectively communicating those hazards to the associates. Support all safety training programs and prepare technical reports. Provide support for the plant hourly safety committees and other safety teams. Collect information from each department safety Hands on Corrective Action log (HOCA). Maintain recordkeeping systems (chemical inventories, shipment of hazardous waste) and related operation and inspection logs. Assist with the contractor approval process and coordinate work of outside contractors. Administer first aid to employees as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate clearly in English for safety instructions, team coordination, and documentation purposes. Ability to multi-task and balance priorities. Demonstrated ability to achieve results with efficiency and effectiveness. Dedicated and committed safety promotion and presence. Maintain and promote a positive attitude, teamwork and cooperation. Solid people skills with professional demeanor. Demonstrated ability to implement policies, procedures, and practices desired. Functional and applicable knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations. Certified in CPR and first aid. Adhere to MBC processes and procedures, Safety and Quality Standards. Minimum of 6 months of experience. General Safety and Risk Management experience. Demonstrated ability to support safety policies and practices implementation. Analytical reasoning and problem solving capabilities. Balanced approach to technical, business, and people aspects of business.

Education

OSHA 511 or equivalent. Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety

Physical Requirements

Stand/ walk for a minimum of 10 hours Push, pull, lift and carry up to 50Ib Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled area

Schedule

Monday- Thursday 1st shift: 6 am-4:30 pm Over time, as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

MasterBrand® isn’t just a cabinet company – we are an organization of people who are Building Great Experiences Together.

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Building on our history by innovating how we work and what we offer, MasterBrand is proud to be an industry leader. We achieve this through The MasterBrand Way – our business system – which empowers every individual to make the team better, be bold and drive our business forward, and champion improvement in all that we do. Through this unique culture, we strive to create a best place to work where:

• We aim for opportunity, purpose and reward in our associates’ experience all within an organization where our associates can thrive.
• We work hard to create an environment that keeps people safe, values their unique experiences and perspectives, and foster collaboration and belonging.
• We are committed to supporting the well‑being of our associates and the communities in which we operate.

Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.