Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Ready to take your safety experience to the next level? QPS Employment Group is hiring a Safety Specialist to play a key role for a company in Mt Pleasant keeping employees, equipment, and operations safe across a busy manufacturing and trucking environment. You'll be hands-on conducting inspections, investigating incidents, coordinating training, identifying hazards, and helping drive OSHA, EPA, DNR & DOT compliance. If safety is more than just a job to you and you're ready to make a real impact, APPLY NOW! Don't wait submit your application today! We're looking for someone who is ready to step in, make a difference, and help build a stronger safety culture from day one.

Safety Specialist Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

- Conduct routine safety inspections and facility/jobsite walkthroughs. - Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed. - Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, and required compliance documentation. - Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, and near-misses. - Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. - Assist with workers' compensation claims and return-to-work coordination. - Coordinate safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and employee certifications. - Monitor PPE, LOTO, fire safety, first aid, and other safety equipment. Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and support equipment safety programs. Assist with contractor safety orientations and compliance. Support emergency response planning and safety drills. Track safety metrics, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions. Maintain accurate and confidential safety records. Assist with environmental compliance, including stormwater and air sampling. Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Specialist Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED. - 1+ year of safety experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial, or similar environment preferred. - Working knowledge of OSHA standards. - Familiarity with EPA, DNR, and DOT regulations preferred. - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. - Strong attention to detail and documentation. - Basic Microsoft Office/computer skills. - Valid driver's license. - Ability to work independently and throughout an industrial facility/jobsite.

About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.