Plant Safety Specialist - Evening Shift

PACCAR Inc; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday gift

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PACCAR Columbus, MS is seeking a Safety Specialist Grade 23 to promote health and safety programs on the evening shift, including accident prevention, training, and emergency readiness. The role drives safety improvements, partners with operations, conducts inspections, and coordinates with plant teams to reduce injuries while complying with OSHA and environmental requirements.

Candidates must be able to work in a production facility environment, endure moderate noise, and travel for training

Qualifications

• One year or more of direct experience in a safety role.
• Three to five plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Safety and/or Environmental certifications a plus.
• Experience developing safety programs including working through high-performance teams to successfully implement initiatives.
• Ability to work within and through organization using influence and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations and Engine and Remanufacturing safety and environmental programs.
• Provide Health and Safety technical and regulatory support to evening shift.
• Partner with operations staff to investigate accidents to identify causes; determine how such accidents might be prevented; and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety, a “Safety First” culture and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develop a trusting working relationship with plant floor employees.
• Facilitate the development of safe work teams and provide guidance to the teams.
• Active participation in plant’s Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan Teams.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections; coordinate with operations staff to correct deficiencies.
• Implement proactive programs and processes to reduce the injury rate.

Skills

Safety program development

Incident management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR Columbus, MS is seeking a Safety Specialist Grade 23 to promote health and safety programs on the evening shift, including accident prevention, training, and emergency readiness. The role drives safety improvements, partners with operations, conducts inspections, and coordinates with plant teams to reduce injuries while complying with OSHA and environmental requirements.

Candidates must be able to work in a production facility environment, endure moderate noise, and travel for training