Safety Specialist

President Container Group; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

President Container Group in Middletown, NY is seeking a Safety Specialist to identify workplace hazards, implement safety procedures, and train employees in an industrial manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and state safety laws and site risk reduction.

Your work supports a culture of safety, with emphasis on incident investigations, audits, and timely reporting to management and clients.

Qualifications

• Hazard identification and risk assessment in industrial settings.
• Develop and implement safety policies and programs to control risks.
• Provide safety training and education to employees, including PPE usage.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Evaluate work environments, equipment, and practices to identify chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Assist with design and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs to control risks and prevent accidents.
• Training & Education: Provide safety training and educational sessions to employees on safety protocols and the correct use of PPE.
• Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Accident Investigation: Investigate incidents and accidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare written reports on findings, safety activities, and incidents for management and clients.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Safety Promotion: Foster a culture of safety by communicating with management and employees.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Self-starter

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

President Container Group, a leading independent manufacturer of Corrugated Packaging (Sheets, Boxes, Trays, Partitions, Displays etc..) is seeking a full time Safety Specialist for its factory in rural Orange County, NY (Middletown, NY), 60 miles north of New York City (20 miles from New Jersey and Pennsylvania). President Container, the manufacturing arm of PCG, is one of the largest corrugated plants (over 500,000 square feet) in North America. Our state of the art facility has some of the most up-to-date machinery in the industry, and with it we produce in excess of 2.3 billion square feet of corrugated each year. We are committed to producing sustainable packaging that is clean, safe, and protects the environment and the communities in which we live.

Job Summary

A Safety Specialist identifies workplace hazards, implements safety policies and procedures, conducts safety training and audits, investigates accidents, and ensures compliance with regulations to protect employees in an industrial/manufacturing environment. Key duties include site assessments, creating risk-reduction strategies, maintaining safety records, and staying updated on regulatory changes. Assist with development of injuries and illnesses prevention while promoting a culture of safety within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Evaluate work environments, equipment, and practices to identify chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Assist with design and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs to control risks and prevent accidents.
• Training & Education: Provide safety training and educational sessions to employees on safety protocols and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Accident Investigation: Investigate incidents and accidents to determine their causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare written reports on findings, safety activities, and incidents for management and clients.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Safety Promotion: Foster a culture of safety by communicating with management and employees and promoting safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Natural leadership skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High level of competency in problem solving
• Computer skills in Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Enthusiastic , dedicated to the challenge of helping other people
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts as well as overcome obstacles with change
• Ability to work with and influence others in a fast paced environment
• Avail ability to work shifts as required
• Self-Starter
• Ability to perform under general management guidance

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

President Container Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. President Container Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Company Description

President Container Group, a leading independent manufacturer of Corrugated Packaging (Sheets, Boxes, Trays, Partitions, Display Units, etc.).

For more information on President Container Group, please see our website and You Tube Video:

http://www.presidentcontainergroup.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljG-FTwEysQ