Plant Safety Engineer

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. seeks a dedicated Safety Engineer to enhance workplace safety at its Melrose Park headquarters. The role involves implementing OSHA procedures, training staff, and conducting risk assessments. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and continuous improvement with excellent compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in safety or related field.
• Advanced understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Improve workplace safety and coordinate safety procedures.
• Train employees on health and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and accident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Interlake Mecalux, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Head of Human Resources at Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

We are seeking talented and motivated personnel to join our Safety Team to work out of our Corporate Headquarters in Melrose Park, IL!

We are looking for a qualified Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team in Melrose Park, IL. This position is responsible for improving the overall safety of the workplace, as well as coordinating and implementing safety procedures related to OSHA.

• Work in collaboration with Plant Management to understand production needs and desired safety metrics in order to plan health and safety programs and protocols.
• Teach and train plant floor employees, leads, and managers on health and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, and state regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to gather information on safety non-compliances.
• Work with plant floor team leads and managers to help them to ensure that their employees consistently follow safety protocols.
• Conduct accident investigations, making recommendations to plant management related to corrective action measures to mitigate repeated or further risk.
• Complete and maintain documentation related to accident and injuries. Maintain OSHA log and 300A.
• Follow up on any injured worker with modified duty seeking possibly accommodations to reduce lost time.
• Aid in the implementation of ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced understanding of OSHA, EPA, ISO, and state regulations.
• Familiarity with the existing safety risks in a manufacturing plant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• The ability to become a part of an industry-leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
• 401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
• Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Production, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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