Safety and Training Specialist

Job Description: Safety and Training Specialist

Job Title: Safety and Training Specialist

Company: US Paper Mill Company, LLC

Industry: Manufacturing / Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Safety and Training Specialist with experience in the manufacturing industry to oversee the day-to-day safety operations and lead training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in LMS platforms**, including Paycom.**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

• Employee safety conversations
• Monthly safety supplement presentations in meetings (incidents and fixes)
• Weekly communication blitz (Bulletin Boards with Toolbox talks, Safety alerts and other communications)
• Area safety support (routine inspections of eyewashes/showers, e-light/exit sign tests, air nozzles, guarding, ladders, etc.)
• Support PPE supply management/cabinets
• New project team involvement (i.e. LOTO improvement team, Confined Space)

PROCEDURES & SYSTEMS

• Standard operating procedure (SOP) authoring, revision, and mentoring
• Job training checklist assistance (completion assurance, recordkeeping)
• Specialty training – Extraction, Extinguishers, CPR/First Aid, Gas Monitor Training, Lift Truck Training, New Hire Training, and crane
• Facility Training – Own facility training program leveraging LMS. Assign trainings as needed.
• Safety training data management
• Incident investigation support and report assurance (completion, action item presence, routing)

EXECUTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Daily floor tours (Toolbox, Bulletins, etc.)
• Action item tracking audits / investigations
• Helping put closure to employee safety concerns
• Coach employees on positive reinforcement and coaching opportunities with safety
• Help Supervisors in the area with safety related issues or concerns

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: College Education in a Safety or Health related field
• Ideal Candidate must be Certified or able to obtain Training certification for power industrial trucks, aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Must be experienced with overhead crane use.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Safety and Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and Walking: Frequently stand and walk for long periods during facility inspections, shop floor audits, or site surveys.
• Sitting: Sit for extended periods when writing reports, reviewing compliance data, or communicating via computer.
• Bending and Reaching: Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and reach with hands and arms to inspect equipment or investigate incident scenes.
• Climbing: Climb ladders (sometimes up to 20 feet or higher) and ascend or descend multiple flights of stairs.
• Balancing: Maintain balance and stability on uneven, elevated, or slippery industrial and construction surfaces
• Exposure to outside elements: heat, cold, rain, snow