The Safety Assistant will support the ongoing development and maintenance of training, safety, and environmental programs. This position will work the night shift, Mon - Fri, 12 hrs. shift. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Maintain OSHA compliance with the following topics in mind;
  • Perform routine job safety analyses, building safety inspections and reviews;
  • Emergency Action Plans;
  • Fire Prevention Program;
  • Hazard Communication Program;
  • Personal Protective Equipment Program;
  • Maintain training documentation.
• Assist in maintaining safety guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Able to effectively communicate both safety and environmental training topics.
• Assist in ensuring and monitor regulatory issues. (i.e., DNR, EPA, DOT)
• Provide initial new-hire safety training and follow-up interaction for new employees.
• Assists the Company with accident management and prevention.
• Maintain and file documentation needed for reporting to controlling agencies.
• Able to interpret and decipher environmental permit requirements.
• Travel to offsite locations to conduct training on a scheduled basis.
• Report safety and environmental issues to the Safety Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years’ experience in professional safety/loss control.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to train all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt work schedule to all shifts when needed.
• Experienced at dealing with multiple activities with minimum direction
• Must be able to travel to multiple locations on a weekly basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to the waist.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders in construction/plant environment.
• 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses.

Adequate hearing, with or without a hearing aid. Ability to distinguish colors.

An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other protected status.