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Safety Technician - 2nd Shift
Job description
Safety Technician – 2nd Shift Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018.
We continue to have operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.
Job Summary
Edsal seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as Safety Technician – 2nd shift. The Safety Tech is responsible for assisting the Safety Director in the implementation and execution of Edsal’s safety, health and environmental programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate, document, and ensure all employees on site receive the company’s required safety training and all site-specific training Perform job hazard analysis to identify hazards within the workplace Assist with the administration of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA Investigate incidents involving company property, employees, or temporary employees Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities Compile management reports and assist with OSHA recordkeeping requirements Safety Inspections & Audits Conduct routine facility safety inspections and document corrective actions Track completion of corrective actions resulting from audits, incidents, and observations Assist with regulatory inspections and customer audits Floor Presence Act as a visible safety resource on the production floor Conduct behavioral safety observations and provide coaching to employees and supervisors Respond to employee safety concerns and hazard reports Environmental Responsibilities Assist with hazardous waste management and inspections Support environmental reporting and permit compliance activities Maintain SDS inventory and chemical management systems Key Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED 1-3 years of experience in occupational safety, EHS, or a related field OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, ASP, CHST, or similar certifications preferred Manufacturing experience a plus Skills and Abilities Bilingual – Spanish/English High attention to detail 1st Responder certification or willingness to obtain Strong problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physical/Mental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting. Personal Protective Equipment is required when working in designated areas. The noise level in the work environment can be high. Temperatures can vary. May be required to travel to other sites.
Schedule 2nd Shift Monday – Thursday 4:30 pm – 3:30 am (Overtime or weekends as needed)
Description copied from Edsal Manufacturing's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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