Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Safety Specialist in Lynwood, CA, to promote a safety culture and oversee safety regulations compliance. Responsibilities include conducting audits, implementing training, and consulting on safety practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in safety management.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in Safety, Environmental or Health roles.
• Knowledge of OSHA & EPA Standards.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and risk assessments.
• Develops and implements safety training programs.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and hazard communications.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Relationship

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Safety Specialist

Lynwood, CA

Position Summary
Alongside the Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist promotes a positive safety culture and works with cross-functional teams to implement new, innovative policies that will incentivize employees’ active participation in safety programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and incident investigations, conducts audits, prepares reports, handles facility permitting and interacts with regulatory agencies, consultants and vendors.
• Recommends changes to work conditions and procedures to improve the work environment and comply with safety regulations.
• Develops and carries out training programs for management and staff regarding various health and safety rules and regulations. Aids with the formation of PowerPoints, quizzes and handouts for trainings.
• Updates and implements training as assigned into the document control/training management system.
• Ensures compliance with various aspects that require familiarity with various permits Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.
• Implements risk management activities necessary to ensure the company maintains a safe work environment for employees.
• Advises and provides counsel on federal and state regulations covering hazardous chemical communication programs (HazCom), confined space entry, personal protective equipment, Lockout Tag Out, electrical safety, fire prevention, machine guarding, materials handling and storage, excavations, ladders and stairways, welding and cutting, and work zone safety.
• Coordinates job hazard analysis (JHAs).

• Helps track PPE inventory and maintain detailed records of PPE.
• Ensures that the OSHA LOG 300 is maintained and posted annually from February 1 to April 30 of every year at each work location.
• Participates in new product/process reviews including process hazard analyses, Operator Training, etc.
• Ensures the company’s safety and risk management programs are appropriately modified to comply with individual state and/or local requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates Monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Promotes safety awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters, and specific training programs.
• Advises manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes with which the plants must comply. Sufficient advance notice should be provided so that compliance on the effective date of new regulations is assured.
• Periodically audits practices and records of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with company programs and Federal/State occupational safety and health regulations.
• Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and Worker's Compensation Claims.
• Reviews plant safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports.
• Reviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow-up as necessary.
• Ensures the machines are in safe condition for employees to work ensuring safety guards are in place.
• Initiates and updates contractor’s information as needed.
• Works with outside vendors to ensure contractor information is available and if necessary updated. Assists contractors regarding proper filing of documents and document updates as required.
• Sends out annual notifications, requiring information updates and certifications of liability. Works with Maintenance and other groups, to help qualify contractors so they may work on site.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years within a Safety, Environmental or Health role.
• Knowledge of OSHA & EPA Standards and Compliance.
• OSHA 10/30 hours authorized trainer for General Industry (desired).

• Familiarity with spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.
• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to develop strategies in line with the company's business vision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Systems knowledge (MS Office, Outlook).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning and organizing skills
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and problem-solving skills
• Multi-tasking with quick pivots from task to task with changing business needs
• Firm execution of loosely-defined projects and process improvement changes
• Productive within a team environment
• Close attention to detail
• Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment

iDC Logistics Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to , , , , , citizenship status, uniform service member status, , , and , genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the Company’s business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes.