Safety Coordinator - 2nd shift

Metals USA; Waggaman (LA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Metals USA is hiring a Safety Coordinator for the 2nd shift in the Waggaman, LA facility to monitor working conditions and enforce safety guidelines. The role requires OSH compliance, training delivery, and collaboration with HR and management to ensure a safe workplace.

The candidate should have an Associate's or Bachelor's in a safety-related field, OSHA 30-hour certification, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualificações

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in safety-related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required or equivalent.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment and safety supervision.
• Strong English reading/writing, knowledge of OSH guidelines.
• Must complete pre-employment drug test.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure OSH compliance across the facility and enforce safety policies.
• Train employees in safety procedures and lead routine trainings.
• Inspect workspaces, equipment, and production processes for safety.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with HR to conduct new employee safety orientation.
• Oversee PPE ordering and participate in emergency drills.
• Maintain records and liaise with regulatory bodies as needed.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Formação académica

Associate's or Bachelor's in Occupation Health & Safety

OSHA 30-hour certification

Reliance Reasonable Suspicion Training

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Occupation Health & Safety, Safety Management or related field preferred
• Previous work experience in the health and safety field is preferred
• Management/supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment required
• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of local, state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace
• Demonstrates diplomacy and confidentiality at all times in both oral & written communications
• Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products
• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols
• Possesses strong leadership skills; communicates clearly and effectively, pays close attention to detail, exhibits strong organizational skills and possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Must successfully complete OSHA 30-hour (or equivalent) safety certification training
• Must successfully complete Reliance Reasonable Suspicion Training
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency
• Proficient in Microsoft Products and safety management information systems
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Candidate must complete pre-employment drug testing

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 75% of the time (> 7.0 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Time will be spent on the job-site floor monitoring & inspecting conditions
• Job Site may be hazardous or pose serious threat in emergency situations

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots and high visibility clothing
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold, rain & snow, wet & dry
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts
• Local travel to satellite facilities will be required

External Description

Safety Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Safety Coordinator - 2nd shiftin the Waggaman, LA facility. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the working conditions of the entire facility to ensure that all activity is compliant with local, state and federal safety regulations. The Safety Coordinator enforces company health and safety guidelines, inspects workspaces and products to ensure compliance with safety standards and provides workplace safety training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines. Implements OSH policies and develops programs to ensure enforcement of OSH policies.
• Trains employees in all safety procedures and ensures daily adherence with procedures. Leads and manages the required daily, weekly and monthly training.
• Designs methods for appraising safety conditions in the warehouse and office.
• Inspects working conditions and equipment to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines as required by OSH and RSAC. Recalls defective and unsafe products and machinery.
• Directs accident investigation procedures, investigates safety violation, determines root causes maintains records of safety-related incidents and proposes corrective actions.
• Collaborates with managers to monitor compliance and safety issues; intervenes in unsafe activities and operations.
• Oversee the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery and determines potential safety risk.
• Conducts risk assessments and enforces preventative measures.
• Coordinates with HR to conduct new employee safety orientation.
• Oversees workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety.
• Suggests revisions to production schedules and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes.
• Orders personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment, and supplies for the workplace.
• Facilitates emergency drills as required to maintain employee readiness.
• Consults with management regarding the implementation of new safety procedures as mandated by company, local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists HR with the workers compensation claim investigation and management.
• Assists the Safety Director, Regional Safety Manager, HR and legal departments to address any health and safety related personnel issues.
• Comply with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
• Liaises with and reports to official regulatory bodies on OSH matters.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a safety coordinator as this is hands-on position.
• Adheres to Reliance's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.