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Advanced Search Group lists this Safety Specialist opportunity in chicago heights, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Safety Specialist - Manufacturing
Chicago Heights, IL
Operations – Environmental Health and Safety /
Salaried Exempt /
On-site
Key Responsibilities
Supportive role providing Health, Safety and Environmental direction, leadership, and training to ensure continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance
Contribute to and support compliance programs, procedures, and policies and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary
Support all health, safety, and environmental programs, including developing, writing, implementing, auditing, and maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
Provide training to employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemical, toxins, equipment, and other materials
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations including recordkeeping
Lead role in weekly safety meetings, and coordinator for EHS training including communications
Performs inspections for potential EHS risks, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
Major contributor during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and drives action items to closure
Assists with implementation and compliance for all environmental programs
Assists with management of Workers Compensation claims
Supportive role following PSM Practices such as Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
Performs routine job skills analysis and task assessments
Demonstrates commitment to safety
Some evening or weekend work may be required
Required Education and Experience
BS degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
5 or more years of experience in a health and safety role at a manufacturing location, preferably in the chemical or food industry
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to train
Working knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulatory matters covering industrial chemical process operations
Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
$79,000 - $117,000 a year
The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.
Worksite address
chicago heights, IL, 60411, US
Who can apply
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