Job description

JobTitle: Safety Coordinator
Department: Administrative
Reports to: VP of Operations

Job Summary:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaged Safety Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will administer safety auditing and training, track certifications and licenses, ensure proper workers compensation reporting/handling, develop ways to promote safety and reduce accidents/injuries; and ensure proper OSHA recordkeeping and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors in all matters related to safety, health, and environmental
• Maintain the GATE Kissimmee Safety Program to comply with Company, OSHA, and SHARP requirements
• Perform routine tasks required to administer occupational safety and health matters
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the incident
• Maintain documentation of the company’s safety procedures, accidents, and related events
• Administer Hazard Communication Program, and maintain Safety Data Sheet files and books to ensure availability of latest updates to all employees
• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operations
• Oversee employee safety training and activities (weekly training, evacuation drills, tool box talks, safety committee meetings, etc.)
• Ensure all environmental / health certifications are current (air/water permits, respirator fit testing, audiometric testing, etc.)
• Ensure all equipment inspections are current and defective equipment is repaired or disposed of and replaced as appropriate
• Ensure all safety training and certifications are kept current (rigger certifications, forklift operator certifications, First Aid/CPR training, etc.)
• Ensure all annual reviews are completed (Lockout Tagout observations, JHAs, Safety procedures, etc.)
• Ensure Safety audits are completed as required and conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
• Act as liaison between management and external safety agencies
• Ensure first aid supplies are stocked

Education and Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people skills to ensure good relationships
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High School Diploma
• 2 years minimum experience as a Safety Coordinator or similar position
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour construction or OSHA 500 certification
• Certified Powered Industrial Truck Trainer preferred
• Experience in Precast or Structural is preferred but will train the right candidate

Physical Requirements:

• This is an indoor/office work environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, climb stairs, squat, grasp, and twist for extended periods
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection when going into production areas

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life and Accident insurance
• Legal Shield/Identity theft protection
• 401(k) with company match
• Medicare, Retirement planning, and Social Security assistance
• On-demand pay
• Educational Expense reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid holidays

GATE Precast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

For more information about us, please visit our website at gateprecast.com

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