Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist supports daily operations by helping maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workplace through employee training, hazard identification, safety inspections, and compliance support. This role works closely with production and maintenance teams to promote safe work practices, identify potential hazards, and help ensure company safety procedures are followed throughout the facility.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $30.00-$34.00
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Shift: Night Shift
• Hours: Flexible based on operational needs

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to support you and your family:

• Medical insurance options (Co-pay plan and HDHP) with substantial company contribution
• Company-paid dental and vision coverage (with medical enrollment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including your birthday
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual clothing allowance

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on safety support role in a fast-paced industrial environment. You'll spend time throughout the plant working with employees, observing operations, providing safety guidance, and helping maintain a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the implementation of company safety policies, procedures, and programs during the night shift
• Provide safety training, job task training, toolbox talks, and refresher training for employees
• Conduct routine safety inspections to verify PPE use, safe work practices, and hazard controls
• Monitor production, maintenance, material handling, and equipment activities for potential safety concerns
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees on safe work practices
• Identify, document, and report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action follow-up
• Support the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team with safety initiatives and documentation
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and shift documentation
• Assist with compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, LOTO procedures, and hot work permits
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance employees to identify and address workplace hazards

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a dependable individual who takes safety seriously, communicates well with others, and enjoys helping create a workplace where everyone can succeed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of three years of manufacturing or warehouse experience
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently during night shift operations

Preferred:

• Safety experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably metals, foundry, or manufacturing
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices
• Experience working around high-temperature processes, molten metal hazards, and heavy machinery
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
• Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification
• Ability to obtain Spectro Alloys Certified Rolling Equipment Certification upon hire (if applicable)

Why Join EGA Spectro Alloys?

Aluminum is the world's greatest recycling success story, and Spectro is at the heart of it. As a Safety Specialist, you'll help support a workplace that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Spectro, employees are encouraged to learn, contribute, and grow. If you're passionate about safety and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing, you can build an exciting future here.

EGA Spectro Alloys is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a safe, respectful, and professional workplace where individuals are valued for their skills, work ethic, and contributions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.