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Overview
Safety Specialist Position Summary
The Safety Specialist will conduct day to day activities that are compliance, safety, or environmental related. This position will implement, manage and monitor safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements.
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Responsibilities
Safety Specialist Responsibilities
- Manage the site's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) database.
- Manage cross-functional teams in the implementation of safety and ergonomics programs.
- Lead thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and developing actionable solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Conduct and coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs.
- Facilitate safety and environmental OE improvement opportunities.
- Assist in coordinating internal emergency training drills for fire and severe weather.
- Cultivate a proactive safety culture by engaging employees in hazard recognition and supporting adherence to EHS procedures and best practices.
- Monitor employee activities and equipment to ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and company safety standards and procedures.
- Provide environmental, health, and safety support, guidance, and oversight to manufacturing plant personnel
- Perform indoor air quality assessments.
- Champion for OSHA-required programs such as respiratory protection, hazard communication, hearing conservation, lockout/tagout, forklift, etc.
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
- Create, read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
- Partner with other business segments as needed.
- Understand internal and external customer needs and our core business markets.
- Participate in required company meetings
- Participate in Monthly Safety Committee, HAZWOPER, and First Responder meetings.
- Maintain an organized work area (5S).
- Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
- Complete all other work duties as assigned.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Safety Specialist Qualifications
- 2 years of related experience
- 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, or related discipline
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 or related Safety Certifications
- Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
rms Company Benefits
As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.
rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:
- Onsite Clinic
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Social Events
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.
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