SAFETY AMBASSADOR

The Safety Ambassador plays a role for the Company’s Health & Safety objectives. The purpose is to improve the work environment while establishing a positive safety culture by identifying and correcting potential unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, processes, and ensuring employees are adhering to all H&S policies. The Safety Ambassador will also participate in EH&S policy and program development with more senior EH&S team members. Position Responsibilities may include; Review recent incidents and emergency response actions. Review and participate in worksite inspections/audits and implement improvements if needed. Review results of occupational accidents and incidents resulting in injuries, illnesses or exposure or hazardous materials. Make suggestions to management for the prevention of future incidents. Recommend new safety policies and procedures. Ambassador shall review employee safety suggestions. Members shall submit recommendations to assist management in suggestion evaluation. Help Maintain 5S in assigned areas. Promote Health and Safety engagement campaigns. Support safety efforts of designated H&S leadership. Will be designated rescuer for Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) incidents. Will train and provide guidance for employees regarding any safety related matters. Perform additional duties as instructed. Nature and Scope: Works within well-defined instructions The Safety Ambassador role is a means of communication between employees and management on matters of safety and health. Uses established procedures and works in a designated location under immediate supervision to perform assigned tasks. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge and awareness Daikin’s Health and Safety Rules Knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and practices including PPE Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees Ability to understand and follow procedures, work instructions and company policies Attention to detail and accuracy including good organizational skills Ability to work with a sense of urgency, self-motivated Comfortable coaching employees Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job Competency with computers and related software – MS Office-Outlook, Word, Excel and additional database applications Knowledge of forklift/reach truck operations and safety protocols preferred Experience: 2 plus years of manufacturing experience preferably within a high volume environment Powered industrial truck experience is a plus Education: High School diploma or GED required Some College or equivalent work experience preferred People Management: No Physical Requirements / Working Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations Reports to: The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG INC