Safety Technician I

Socket.dev; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Wisconsin seeks a Safety Tech to support the EHS site leader and cross-functional teams on the manufacturing floor. You will perform shift-specific environmental, health and safety tasks to prevent accidents and promote health and safety awareness.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months manufacturing experience, knowledge of OSHA/EPA/WDDR/DOT regulations, strong communication, and the ability to influence multiple teams. Travel occasionally may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations.
• Proven ability to influence teams and individuals across multiple functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in floor safety needs such as incident response and safety coaching.
• 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 contact for EHS issues on the production floor.
• Post emergency procedures, update SDS files, archive incident reports and training docs.
• Assist in emergency response and related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Public speaking

Regulatory understanding

Cross-functional influence

Communication (verbal and written)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

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

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.

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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”