Safety Technician

Interface, Inc.; LaGrange, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Safety Technician to support safety leadership by delivering training, conducting safety audits, and maintaining records.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and ability to teach groups; proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; willingness to pursue OSHA training; desirable bachelor's in related field. This on-site position emphasizes reducing risk and fostering a culture of safe work practices in a growing manufacturing

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated classroom-type instruction for delivery of information to groups and individuals.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to train associates.

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.
• Deliver training of health and safety topics to groups and individuals.
• Utilize the current ISO training database to track regulatory training and enter information.
• Monitor progress of Corrective/Preventative actions from Health & Safety findings.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Training delivery

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

MS Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Safety TechnicianApplylocations: LaGrange, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R4150*Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability—without compromise.**Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‐first innovation, we remain ‘all in’ on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.***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.* 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 (NASDAQ: TILE) and our brands at interface.com and FLOR.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.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.