Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Location: Clay, NY (On-site)

COMPENSATION: $29 - $39 HOURLY

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a dedicated Safety Specialist to identify compliance issues, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across our operations. The selected professional will conduct regular audits, facilitate thorough incident investigations, and maintain rigorous documentation to ensure alignment with all safety regulations. This position requires a proactive communicator who can maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations and effectively train team members on safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Facilitate the incident investigation process to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Enter safety-related information and audit findings into the internal database in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform safety observations and detailed audits across the facility.
• Train and assist managers and team members in completing their safety responsibilities and adhering to established rules.
• Deliver specific safety training programs as required by operational leadership.
• Manage additional responsibilities such as fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or related activities depending on facility needs.
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage safety action items through to successful completion.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field, or a related discipline is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) related field is required.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910, is required. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity, along with proven experience maintaining strict confidentiality regarding personnel and security matters. Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
• Experience leading and managing operational teams.
• Ability to analyze accident data, evaluate new processes, assess machinery for potential concerns, and conduct job hazard analyses.
• Experience with workers' compensation case management.
• Certifications in emergency response protocols.
• Prior experience working in industrial, healthcare, or logistics environments.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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