Safety Specialist

Rock Entertainment Group; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group is seeking a Safety Specialist in Garland, TX to support management in coordinating and administering safety programs in the workplace.

The role involves leading new-employee safety orientation, tracking trainings, incident investigations, and maintaining safety records and PPE compliance to ensure a zero-injury culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety orientation for new employees.
• Coordinate and track monthly safety trainings and assessments.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prevention plans.
• Maintain OSHA logs and safety communications across the facility.
• Monitor safety KPIs and trends; post updates monthly.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid guidance.
• Ensure PPE compliance and adherence to safety guidelines.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Safety training

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Summary of Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist provides support to management for coordination and administration of overall facility needs related to safety in the workplace.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Partner with Leadership Team for continuous improvement in the Pregis World Class 7 Elements of Safety Program, promoting a zero-injury safety culture.
• Lead all new employee safety orientation.
• Facilitate Safety Mentorship process for new employees.
• Train and collaborate with on shift safety mentors on key employee safety training needs
• Monitor monthly employee safety participation tasks spreadsheet for compliance.
• Schedule, conduct and track monthly JJ Keller safety training and EASE assessments.
• Manage facility workplace incidents to include responding to and reporting all incidents and incident investigations to determine root cause and prevention plans.
• Maintain safety communication wall and electronic information stations throughout the facility.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for all safety supplies.
• Maintain and record OSHA log and upload RCAs into SharePoint
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid guidance.
• Develop and update Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Machine Guarding Assessments
• Maintain safety portion of MDI communication boards.
• Post site safety KPIs and safety trends monthly.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the leadership team in achieving the site’s goals.
• Monitor front lobby (visitors, vendors, etc.)

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.
• If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Position Type

• Hourly, full time
• 40 hours per week, (M-F, 8 hours per day)
• Ability to work overtime as needed by the business.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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