Safety Technician I

Cornerstone Building Brands; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Safety Technician in Bryan, TX to lead EHS activities on site. The role requires promoting a safety culture, enforcing policies, coordinating health exams, and conducting incidents investigations to prevent recurrence. Fluency in Spanish and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

You will train associates, maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal/state standards while supporting management in risk reduction and continual improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with OSHA/State regulations preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedures.
• Spanish language ability required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on provisions needed to minimize safety risks.
• Develop and enforce health & safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Direct incident investigation procedures.
• Keep records of EH&S incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Train associates on EH&S requirements to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with health, safety & environmental programs.
• Identify safety hazards and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate annual occupational health exams (e.g., hearing tests).
• Investigate root causes of incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and trend analyses.
• Coordinate safety supplies, equipment, and inventory management.
• Render First Aid as needed.
• Promote a safety-conscious culture with management and staff.

Skills

MS Office

Spanish communication

Training development

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

JOB DETAILS:

Shift: 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (Saturdays as needed, some on-call as well)

As the Safety Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to perform environmental, health & safety activities in an industrial setting to ensure compliance with occupational environmental, health & safety regulations by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on provisions needed to minimize safety risks.
• Develop and enforce Ply Gem health & safety policies as well as applicable occupational environmental, health & safety regulatory standards.
• Direct incident investigation procedures.
• Keep records of environmental, health & safety-related workplace incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Train associates on environmental, health & safety requirements to ensure compliance with Ply Gem policies as well as applicable Federal and State environmental, health & safety standards.
• Monitor, assist with and ensure compliance with written health, safety & environmental programs.
• Identify safety hazards and prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate or assist with required annual occupational health exams (ex.: hearing tests).
• Investigate and determine root cause of incidents to identify preventative safety measures for incorporation into the safety program.
• Conduct trend analysis, audits, incident investigations and site inspections of operational procedures
• Coordinate with responsible facility personnel to consistently maintain adequate safety supplies & equipment including inventory, disbursement, ordering, expiration dates, etc.
• Render First Aid care to associates as needed.
• Work closely with management and associates in promoting a safety awareness and hazard prevention culture.
• Meet EHS requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Ply Gem, or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicles, and any related items.
• Perform or assist with new hire orientation and annual safety training.
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment hazard assessments of all Production positions.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Ability to multitask and work competently under pressure - performing more than one duty or function at the same time and ability to appropriately prioritize most important as well as time sensitive tasks.
• Participate in and coordinate Walk and Talk program.

Perform other duties as assigned by the EHS Department

Qualifications

• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, attitude, confidentiality and performance.
• Model safe behavior at all times and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas and settings requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pay attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective training development and presentation experience.
• Innovative and willing to challenge “status quo.”
• Team building skills and experience.
• Effective problem-solving skills in a team environment; adaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities.
• A substantial amount of time spent on the production floor interacting with our associates.
• Demonstrated awareness of the need for accurate data and diligence in ensuring details are accurate and complete.
• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office software.
• The ability to work independently or with others.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence and use a computer, printer, copier and other common business office equipment. Ability to speak effectively before various groups of associates of the organization.
• The ability to work effectively with people in a fast-paced environment
• A company oriented mindset.
• The ability to travel between locations as required.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
• Demonstrated knowledge of general occupational environmental, health and safety aspects of manufacturing/industrial work settings.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in Spanish is required.

PREFERRED

• Secondary education (some college) is desirable.
• Competent person or subject matter expert experience and knowledge in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Additional Information

Site Address: 615 W Carson St Bryan, Tx 77803

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.