Safety Technician I

Generac; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Jefferson, WI seeks a Safety Tech to partner with the EHS site leader and teams to manage shift-specific environmental, health, and safety tasks at the manufacturing site.

The role supports safety awareness and education across the facility, with a 5:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Thursday schedule and on-site location at 900 N Parkway St. Being part of a proactive safety culture, you will help reduce incidents and promote compliance.

Qualifications

• Know and apply OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations.
• Demonstrate understanding of corporate environmental, health and safety policies.
• Proven ability to influence teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Engage in floor safety needs including incident response, safety coaching, PPE distribution, ergonomic assessments, safety audits, and pre-pros for products.
• Facilitate new hire orientation.
• Collect environmental compliance data (air monitoring, filter readings, hazardous waste inspections).
• Monitor and archive inspection supplies for in-house PITs.
• Be the primary EHS contact on the production floor.
• Post emergency procedures, update SDS and incident reports.
• Assist in emergency response and communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety policies

Communication skills

Team influence

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PPE knowledge

Job description

Pay Rate

$20.85 per hour

Location

900 N Parkway St, Jefferson, WI 53549

Job Summary

In the role of Safety Tech, you will work closely with EHS site leader and specialists and cross-functional teams throughout the facility. The Safety Tech is responsible for shift specific environmental, health and safety functions to prevent workplace accidents and promote health and safety awareness and education to fellow employees at the manufacturing site.

Hours

5:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Engage in floor safety needs such as incident response, safety coaching (limited), PPE distribution, ergonomic assessments, safety audits, pre-pros for altered products and or new product.
• Facilitate new hire orientation.
• Collect environmental compliance data as directing including but not limited to air monitoring, filter performance readings, and hazardous waste inspections.
• Monitor and archive inspection supplies for all in-house powered industrial trucks (PITs).
• Be the primary contact for Environmental, Health and Safety issues and/or concerns on the production floor.
• Post new emergency procedures, update SDS files, archive incident reports, and training documentation.
• Assist in emergency response(s) and communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate and understanding of corporate environmental, health and safety policies.
• Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations.
• Public speaking skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.