Safety Technician (PFC)

Polytex Fibers Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytex Fibers Corporation is seeking a Safety Technician to help keep manufacturing areas safe for employees on all shifts. Your work focuses on prevention, training, and enforcing regulatory standards while minimizing risk and downtime on the production floor.

You will perform site surveys, maintain safety records, support JSA and risk assessments, and ensure equipment and procedures meet GMP/HACCP expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a HSE role, Safety Technician, ideally within the industry or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field.
• Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Incident management and tracking data
• Assist with ergonomics assessments and manage the Emergency Plan.
• Conducts work site surveys and daily facility inspections to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Managing documentation and reporting of safety related records and materials
• Participates in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) process and helps ensure completion of high quality Risk Assessments
• Safety orientation and training of employees and subcontractors
• Reports safety violations to appropriate authorities to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Working in a wide variety of spaces, including offices and production
• Evaluating equipment to ensure that workers and managers adhere to government regulations
• Research regulations and inform management of changes and assist in updating SOPs
• Investigates and addresses Safety related complaints from the employees
• Provide support to company’s safety objectives and goals
• Generates and recommends solutions and action plans to hazards and risks
• Develop and review Health and Safety policies and procedures

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Documentation skills

Ergonomics assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field

Job description

The role of the Safety Technician helps ensure that the different work areas of the production are safe for the employees. Their role is primarily one of prevention: stopping injuries and accidents before they happen, especially those that could lead to harm and illness. Safety technicians are also charged with protecting damage to property and any on-site equipment. Safety Technician must act as a resource for coworkers about how to uphold regulatory safety standards and complete tasks while limiting risk of bodily injury. Share knowledge with their team by conducting training and creating informational materials that they post around the workplace. Also, handle administrative aspects of workplace safety like applying for permits, purchasing safety equipment, and investing in designs that limit risk. They confirm that all their employees have the appropriate certifications to operate heavy machinery and set standards for testing and maintenance to prevent dangerous malfunctions.DESCRIPTIONIncident management and tracking dataAssist with ergonomics assessments and manage the Emergency Plan.Conducts work site surveys and daily facility inspections to ensure facility and procedural compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.Managing documentation and reporting of safety related records and materialsParticipates in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) process and helps ensure completion of high quality and documented Risk AssessmentsSafety orientation and training of employees and subcontractorsReports safety violations to appropriate authorities to ensure that issues are addressed in a timely mannerWorking in a wide variety of spaces, including offices and productionEvaluating equipment to ensure that workers and managers adhere to government regulationsResponsibilities will include researching regulations and informing management of changes and assisting in updating SOPsInvestigates and addresses Safety related complaints from the employeesProvide support to company’s safety objectives and goals.Generates and recommends solutions and action plans to the identified hazards and risks in the workplace.Develop and review Health and Safety policies and procedures,COMPETENCIESAble to interact and communicate with others (English and Spanish).Working knowledge of basic building maintenanceMust be flexible and quickly adjust to changes in job demandDependable and PunctualUnderstanding and following all appropriate government rules, standards, and regulationsFinding solutions that serve to combat and control workplace hazardsUsing technical skills to operate computers or testing equipmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.A strategic and analytical mind.Efficient time management skills.Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.Ability to be organized, multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field.Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.Strong understanding of the legal health and safety guidelines relevant to the industry.Bilingual is a plus.EXPERIENCE2+ years of experience in a HSE role, Safety Technician, ideally within the industry or a closely related field.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to sit for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.Ability to operate basic tools and measuring devices (tape measure, scale, etc.).Ability of repetitive reaching, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, carrying, going up and down ladders/steps.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor, which may involve exposure to loud noises, machinery, high temperatures and chemicals.Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.SCHEDULENight Shift, 6pm to 6am or Day Shift, 6am to 6pm.