Safety Specialist

Poly-America, LP; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid vacations and holidays

401(K)

Job summary

Carolina Poly, Inc. in Chester, SC seeks a Safety and Environmental Specialist to lead safety programs, audits, and incident investigations. You will coach staff, conduct regular safety walks, and drive corrective actions with management to reduce risk across manufacturing lines.

The role requires at least one year in safety/environmental work, an associates degree or related hours, and OSHA knowledge. Eligible for a 4 on 4 off schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent hours in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or related field.
• One year of experience in safety/environmental roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety programs in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to communicate at all levels and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coach employees on proper work methods and practices.
• Conduct facility safety audits and drive corrective actions with management.
• Perform safety walks with the management team.
• Advise on methods to minimize safety risks and improve workplace safety.
• Lead the accident investigation process.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Assist with LOTO reviews and incident reporting.
• Attend employee safety talks and monitor compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety principles

OSHA regulations

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree in a related field

OSHA certification (OTI) eligible

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carolina Poly, Inc. located in Chester, SC, is currently seeking a Safety and Environmental Specialist to join our team. Carolina Poly produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags and construction films.

• Coach employees on proper work methods and practices.
• Conduct facility safety audits and work with management team to ensure completion of corrective actions.
• Perform regular safety walks with the management team.
• Advise on methods to minimize safety risks and provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
• Lead the accident investigation process.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Assist with LOTO reviews.
• Liaise with supervisors to ensure incident reports are complete and accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Attend employee safety talks.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to monitor compliance and identify safety issues.
• Assist departments with proper waste disposal practices.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machine operation.
• Must be available for a 4 on 4 off schedule
• One-year experience in the Safety/Environmental field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Associates degree or equivalent hours in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or other relevant field is required. May be substituted with OSHA Training Institute Certifications such as; Safety & Health Fundamentals, Specialist in Safety & Health, or others.
• Working knowledge of basic software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in all formats, including verbal, written & presentations
• Working knowledge of federal safety (OSHA) regulations and required programs in the manufacturing environment (29 CFR 1910)
• Ability to accept coaching and guidance and work in a team environment.

Carolina Poly, Inc. offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).