On-Site Plant Safety Specialist | Lead Hazard Prevention

Fortrex; Lumber Bridge (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking an In-Plant Safety Specialist to identify and eliminate hazards in our processing plant. The role requires communicating safety policies to the team and training personnel on proper procedures, with responsibilities including investigations, audits, and action planning to improve safety performance.

The position reports to site management within a dynamic manufacturing environment and involves enforcing policies, coordinating with Safety and Technical Services, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience implementing safety, health and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace by enforcing safety procedures.
• Train and retrain team members on proper safety practices.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct weekly safety audits and report findings to management.
• Discipline or terminate members for safety violations when necessary.
• Complete training and continuously improve safety awareness and metrics.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety related field or equivalent job experience

Job description

Fortrex is seeking an In-Plant Safety Specialist to identify and eliminate hazards in our processing plant. The role requires communicating safety policies to the team and training personnel on proper procedures, with responsibilities including investigations, audits, and action planning to improve safety performance.

The position reports to site management within a dynamic manufacturing environment and involves enforcing policies, coordinating with Safety and Technical Services, and ensuring