Job Description

• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Tyler Union Safety Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Culture & Facility
  • Develops an understanding of our facility's safety functions and programs.
  • Lead safety improvement project(s) aimed at closing the risk gap and/or cultivating a positive safety culture.
• Training & Reporting
  • Assists with the preparation of safety and environmental reporting.
  • Works with safety trainer to organize training and maintain associated paperwork.
  • Assist with Safety Manual updates.
  • Assist in the communication of safety to employees through group meetings, conferences, orientations, newsletter, etc.
  • Assist with clerical duties to include filing, data entry, making copies, preparing training packets, etc.
• Safety Audits and Incident Investigations
  • Participate in safety audits and investigations as directed by the Safety Director.
  • Implement action items as they relate to improvements identified in weekly safety audits.
  • Completes root cause analysis and assists with implementation of identified solutions for incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Technical skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word or similar programs.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to conduct research into PC and application issues.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail.
• Work conditions:
  • Physical activities that require lifting to 50 pounds, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials.
  • Must wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats while in plant gathering data.

Additional Information

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Must be flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have good communication skills.
• Have a good understanding of OSHA standards.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must have positive attitude and good work ethic.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.