Safety Specialist — Manufacturing & Compliance

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Bellingham, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Shift options

Premium pay off-shifts

Security clearance pay

Job summary

Janicki Industries, Inc. in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Safety Specialist to support our safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will conduct routine inspections, identify hazards, lead investigations, deliver training, and administer programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, and Fall Protection.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years in workplace safety and compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Strong analytical abilities and data management skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels.
• Able to learn and use new systems.
• Ability to work off/split shifts as required.
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver employee safety training.
• Administer regulatory programs (Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, Respiratory Protection).
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Track corrective actions until completion.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required safety records.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote safety engagement through committees and safety observations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

English language

Data management

Learn new systems

Shift flexibility

US citizenship or PR status

Education

HS diploma or GED

College degree or 2 years relevant experience preferred

Job description

Janicki Industries, Inc. in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Safety Specialist to support our safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will conduct routine inspections, identify hazards, lead investigations, deliver training, and administer programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, and Fall Protection.