Safety Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturing company in Fargo is seeking a Safety Technician to assist in safety projects and regulations compliance. The role entails conducting inspections, maintaining safety records, and promoting safe work practices. Ideal candidates should have safety training experience and effective communication skills. This position is an entry point toward a future role as a Safety Manager. Pay is $23 hourly with a first shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety in a training environment.
• Effective communication skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting safe work practices.
• Conduct facility and work area inspections.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

MS Office Suite

Education

OSHA 10 certification preferred

3-5 years of safety training experience preferred

Job description

Ready for Perks, Benefits, and a Safe Environment?

ABOUT US: Cardinal IG - Fargo produces premier insulating glass units. Our principal customers are leading manufacturers of residential windows and doors. At Cardinal, we maintain a clear vision of designing and fabricating the most advanced residential glass products in the industry and doing so with the highest level of teammate safety. We are a VPP Star Worksite, as recognized by OSHA.

At Cardinal IG - Fargo, teammates share the values of family, SAFETY, excellence, respect, and teamwork to create a positive work environment. We prioritize diversity, equality, and inclusion as a standard that each teammate holds. We are proud to have been voted the most diverse workplace by The FMWF Chamber and strive to celebrate our teammates in various ways.

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and hardworking person to join our Safety Team.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Safety Technician will assist the Safety Manager in adhering to federal and state regulations, as well as company safety and environmental policies. Primary duties are on the production floor related to safety projects and collaboration with teammates. Secondary duties are administrative. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. This position prepares the person filling this role for the next step in becoming a safety manager at any of Cardinal’s 47 locations.

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Pay: $23 hourly

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and Company requirements
• Assist in conducting facility and work area inspections in coordination with the Safety Task Force, Supervisors, Team Leaders, or other designated teammates
• Assist in the review and/or implementation of all safety programs, as needed
• Assist in maintaining safety records, including training records, safety data sheets, chemical inventories, programs, incident investigations, and metrics
• Assist with coordinating and facilitating meetings and trainings, as requested by the Safety Manager, including the use of safety equipment, clothing, and first aid response.
• Assist in conducting research for safety projects, as needed
• Filing/scanning of all training documentation, as needed
• Assist leaders and teammates in identifying and correcting potential hazards to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Assist with incident investigations to identify root causes and help develop solutions that prevent recurrence
• Assists and supports the VPP Team, Safety Task Force, Emergency Medical Responders, and the SafeStart behavioral based safety training program
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with safety in a training environment
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Effective communication skills, positive attitude and self-motivated
• OSHA 10 certification preferred
• 3-5 years of safety training experience preferred

REFERENCES REQUIRED

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