Bilingual Safety Coordinator

SAFETY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Requires the ability to understand and maintain various safety programs and applicable law, HR software, organizational and administrative skills. Must be familiar with company policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain and update Safety Management System
  
  


• Conduct assigned projects, surveys, risk assessments, audits, and inspections
  
  


• Provide support for Occupational Health Nurses as needed, including but not limited to first aid.
  
  


• Language translation as necessary to support the workplace safety function. In addition, provide translation support for Human Resources, including Occupational Health.
  
  


• Assist with annual hearing testing.
  
  


• Audit and observe employee behavior and PPE usage in work areas.
  
  


• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions/practices and work with the team to develop corrective action
  
  


• Follow up on corrective action to ensure implementation and effectiveness.
  
  


• Attend plant safety meetings and assist in addressing action items.
  
  


• Production floor presence daily/weekly.
  
  


• Conduct new hire safety orientation and other training as necessary.
  
  


• Promote safety awareness among employees
  
  


• Reprioritize shifting workload as necessary.
  
  


• Create positive work relationships, resolve issues at the lowest level possible.
  
  


• Perform associated administrative duties.
  
  


• Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to learn and grow in both the understanding of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
  
  


• First Aid/CPR training certification.
  
  


• Ability to exercise sound judgement to balance job demands and meet objectives.
  
  


• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
  
  


• Ability to organize, resource, develop, and facilitate learning.
  
  


• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  


• Excellent time-management, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills to effectively evaluate, plan, and accomplish work goals.
  
  


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.