Safety Technician - 2nd Shift

Edsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a Safety Technician – 2nd Shift to support the Safety Director in implementing Edsal’s safety, health, and environmental programs at our Chicago site.

The role requires OSHA 30 or equivalent, 1–3 years in safety or EHS, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include training, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years in safety/EHS or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, ASP, CHST or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate required safety trainings for all employees on site.
• Perform job hazard analyses to identify workplace hazards.
• Assist with OSHA, EPA, DOT and NFPA regulatory compliance.
• Investigate incidents involving property or personnel.
• Coordinate transport of injured employees to medical facilities.
• Prepare management reports and assist OSHA recordkeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

1st Responder cert if possible

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30 / First Aid-CPr / ASP / CHST or similar certs

Job description

Do you enjoy working with a motivated team? Do you love finding creative solutions to new challenges? Are you passionate about helping customers succeed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider a career at Edsal.

At Edsal, our employees set us apart. We have built our reputation on having bright, collaborative, honest, and authentic people. These people are essential to who we are and how well we perform. If you're the best at what you do, we want you.

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Position:Safety Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:727

# of Openings:1

Safety Technician – 2 nd Shift

Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue to have operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.

Job Summary

Edsal seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as Safety Technician – 2 nd shift. The Safety Tech is responsible for assisting the Safety Director in the implementation and execution of Edsal’s safety, health and environmental programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate, document, and ensure all employees on site receive the company’s required safety training and all site-specific training
• Perform job hazard analysis to identify hazards within the workplace
• Assist with the administration of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA
• Investigate incidents involving company property, employees, or temporary employees
• Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities
• Compile management reports and assist with OSHA recordkeeping requirements

Safety Inspections & Audits

• Conduct routine facility safety inspections and document corrective actions
• Track completion of corrective actions resulting from audits, incidents, and observations
• Assist with regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Act as a visible safety resource on the production floor
• Conduct behavioral safety observations and provide coaching to employees and supervisors
• Respond to employee safety concerns and hazard reports
• Assist with hazardous waste management and inspections
• Support environmental reporting and permit compliance activities
• Maintain SDS inventory and chemical management systems

Key Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in occupational safety, EHS, or a related field
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, ASP, CHST, or similar certifications preferred

Skills and Abilities

• High attention to detail
• 1 st Responder certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is performed in a manufacturing setting. Personal Protective Equipment is required when working in designated areas. The noise level in the work environment can be high. Temperatures can vary. May be required to travel to other sites.

Schedule

2 nd Shift Monday – Thursday 4:30 pm – 3:30 am (Overtime or weekends as needed)