Safety Associate I - Hammond, IN

Reliance, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is seeking a Safety-focused professional to support training, audits, and safety program administration. The role involves conducting orientation, leading monthly safety trainings, and maintaining training records to ensure compliance.

The position requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to multi-task while upholding safety standards. Collaboration with operations and supervisors is essential to promote a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and safety or operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics, OSHA Compliance, Safety practices and key trends preferred.
• Knowledge of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s Policies and Procedures for Safety & Environmental Health preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including innovative and engaging ways to convey messages across the organization required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, building trust and open lines of communication across the organization required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orientation sessions for all new‑hire employees.
• Lead or assist with monthly job safety trainings and policy reviews.
• Upload and maintain accurate training documentation.
• Track employee training progress and help ensure all required training is completed.
• Provide supervisors with the necessary materials to train new employees effectively.
• Perform facility inspection audits to support safety and compliance.
• Monitor employee safety practices on the floor and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Lead Safety Stand Downs to reinforce key safety expectations.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Assist with completing Safety Culture Action items assigned to the location.
• Attend and help lead Root Cause meetings.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Review pre‑shift and 5S inspections and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Data Analytics

OSHA Compliance

Safety practices

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion with sensitive information

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This job is in the Safety job family (Department), which covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing work involving safety, health, and environmental issues anticipating, dealing with, eliminating, or controlling hazardous conditions, exposures, and practices. These hazards may result from human error, equipment, or machine operation and may lead to injuries or damage to property or the environment.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Conduct orientation sessions for all new‑hire employees.
• Lead or assist with monthly job safety trainings and policy reviews.
• Upload and maintain accurate training documentation.
• Track employee training progress and help ensure all required training is completed.
• Provide supervisors with the necessary materials to train new employees effectively.
• Perform facility inspection audits to support safety and compliance.
• Monitor employee safety practices on the floor and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Lead Safety Stand Downs to reinforce key safety expectations.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Assist with completing Safety Culture Action items assigned to the location.
• Attend and help lead Root Cause meetings.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Review pre‑shift and 5S inspections and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and safety or operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics, OSHA Compliance, Safety, etc. practices and key trends preferred.
• Knowledge of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s Policies and Procedures for Safety & Environmental Health preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including innovative and engaging ways to convey messages across the organization required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, building trust and open lines of communication across the organization required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.