Job description

Summary of Functions

Under minimal supervision, the Safety Specialist work with management, supervisors, and employees to create policies to protect employer property and keep employees safe. Such as, but not limited to hazard reporting processes, accident investigation procedures and basic safety rules. This position establishes and coordinates safety committee and conducts regular safety meetings. The safety coordinator is responsible for monitoring working conditions to ensure all activity is compliant with state and federal safety regulations. This person will ensure workspaces and plant equipment are up to safety standard and provides workplace safety training.

Principle Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations to determine the cause of the accident and report their findings to avoid future incidences.
• Provides safety training on topics including fire prevention plans, fire protection and hazardous materials communication and document that each employee has completed the requirements.
• Conducts safety inspections to identify workplace hazards via periodic safety and health walk-through inspections of all workplace facilities.
• Conducts or assists in plant 5S and safety inspections.
• Ensures that first-aid kits are well-stocked and fire extinguishers are easily accessible to employees.
• Serves as the company liaison to a retain physician schedules, physical examinations, and develops medical reports
• Orders safety gear and supplies for the workplace (PPE).
• Writes and revises company safety handbook (IIPP).
• Completes and maintains OSHA 300 log of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses and post the annual summary.
• Completes and stores properly safety-related, records, reports, and other documents/files
• Conducts accident/injury investigations and illness exposure monitoring.
• Establishes and monitors a program for reporting and investigating “near-miss” situations.
• Conducts investigations into employee inquiries, suggestions, and complaints.
• Maintains, tracks, and assists with Forklift Operator certifications.
• Maintains company vehicle check-out, ensuring drivers are insured and appropriately licensed to drive.
• Establishes and monitors employer pull notice (EPN) program.
• Performs all work safely in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health/Safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in safety practices preferred.
• Experience with a manufacturing or processing company strongly preferred.
• Profound knowledge of state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret dense legal and federal OSHA documents.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with the job site machinery and products.
• Close attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient, quick, and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Overtime or weekend work is required occasionally.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, Korean is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Work is considered low physical work in an office and production setting, requiring lifting up to 25 pounds. Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform low physical work indoors with minimum exposure to dust. The office is adjacent to a manufacturing/assembly facility facing constant noises and will be in contact with other staff. The noise level and temperature in the work environment are usually moderate but may vary.

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrate the ability to hear and have specific vision abilities to adjust focus, in an environment subject to noise, dust, etc.

Schedule

Tuesday-Friday: 5:00pm-2:00am, occasional overtime (up to 3:00am)

Saturdays: 3:00pm-12:00am (dependent on Production demand)

Starting Salary: $24.04/hour (hourly, non-exempt)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

SIMWON America Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lathrop, CA 95330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Safety: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• EHS: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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