Safety Technician I

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Full-time position

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Safety Technician in Bryan, TX to support environmental, health & safety activities in an industrial setting. You will advise on safety provisions, develop policies, direct investigations, and train associates to ensure compliance with federal and state standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, conducting inspections, reporting findings, and coordinating annual health exams.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel between locations as required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and use a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of associates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with people.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).
• Knowledge of occupational environmental, health and safety in manufacturing settings.
• Spanish language communication (verbal and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on provisions needed to minimize safety risks.
• Develop and enforce health & safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Direct incident investigation procedures.
• Keep records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Train associates on environmental and safety requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Identify hazards and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate annual occupational health exams as needed.
• Investigate root causes of incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct trend analyses, audits and site inspections.
• Coordinate safety supplies and equipment inventory and ordering.
• Render First Aid care to associates as needed.
• Promote a safety awareness culture with management and staff.
• Meet EHS requirements and adhere to policies and regulations.
• Perform or assist with new hire safety orientation and training.
• Conduct PPE hazard assessments for production positions.
• Intervene in unsafe activities and prioritize tasks.
• Participate in Walk and Talk program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by EHS Department.

Skills

Safety Awareness

MS Office

Spanish language

Communication

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Some college (preferred)

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

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.

Desired Attributes and Skills

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Site Address

615 W Carson St Bryan, Tx 77803

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting

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