Safety Technician

Interface, Inc.; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. in Kyle, TX seeks a Safety Coordinator/Instructor to develop and deliver safety training, conduct audits, and maintain records to reduce risk across departments.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing background, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn OSHA regulations and conduct effective safety training for all staff.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated skills in classroom instruction for delivery of information to groups and individuals.
• Proven track record of safe work history.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing type jobs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety training materials.
• Willingness to learn OSHA regulations and conduct audits.

Responsibilities

• Support Interface departments in safety functions as directed by Safety Leadership.
• Act as a department liaison with operators and line supervisors.
• Conduct audits of activities and documents as directed by Safety Leadership.
• Effectively deliver training on health and safety topics.
• Utilize the ISO training database to track regulatory training.
• Enter and maintain training records for all employees.
• Audit job performance versus safe work practices and report findings.
• Assist with development of additional H&S compliance procedures and documents.
• Provide safety training materials and resources.
• Assist with incident response, investigation and follow-up.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

MS Office

Lecture presentation

Risk reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

OSHA course completion

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position summary

The Safety Coordinator/Instructor will provide consistent safety assistance through a variety of functions such as training development and delivery, providing safe instruction on operations, performing guided audits and inspections, maintaining records, and addressing associate concerns regarding safety and health.

Educational requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a Train-the-Trainer type program or willingness to successfully complete Completion of an OSHA course or willingness to successful complete Skills and experience: Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment.

Skills and experience

• Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated skills in classroom type instruction for delivery of information to any size group as well as one-on-one type training.
• Proven successful track record demonstrating an excellent, safe work history.
• Has working knowledge of manufacturing type jobs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent development and lecture presentation skills.
• Must be self-motivated to generate opportunities for the team to reduce exposure to risk and increase the same spirit in co-workers in all departments.
• Must be able to work with supervision in other departments to assist in the coordination of efforts to make sure associates are trained effectively and efficiently.
• Have working knowledge of and ability to learn OSHA regulations in order to train associates and conduct audits.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Able to become certified in safety & health certifications.

Essential duties

• Support Interface departments in safety functions as directed by Safety Leadership.
• Act as a department liaison with operators and line supervisors.
• Conduct audits of activities and documents as directed by Safety Leadership.
• Effectively deliver training of health and safety topics.
• Utilize the current ISO training database to track regulatory training required by job description.
• Effectively enter information into database, and help supervision maintain training of all employees.
• Audit job performance versus the standard safe work practices and report findings to Safety Leadership.
• Assist in development of additional H&S compliance procedures & documents as needed.
• Provide and / or conduct safety training material.
• Assist with incident response, investigation and follow-up.
• Monitor the progress of Corrective/ Preventative actions from Health & Safety findings and report findings to Safety Leadership.
• Assist with administrative type duties in support of the Safety Connections/ Safety Corrections/Critical Risk Surveys program.
• Assist with the development of improved methods of compliance.
• Comply with and coach others on all expected safe behaviors and practices.
• Comply with Interface policies & procedures.
• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Safety Leadership.

Learn more about Interface

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Legal and Diversity

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We desire priority referrals of Protected Veterans for job openings at all locations within the State of Georgia. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.

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