Safety/Quality Coordinator

Safety/Quality Coordinator

Metals USA is seeking a Safety/Quality Coordinator in Fairless Hills, PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

The Safety/Quality Coordinator provides quality control and safety oversight to ensure products and facility operations meet all production, quality, and regulatory standards. Conducts inspections, testing, and measurements of materials and finished goods to verify compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Monitors working conditions across the entire facility--including warehouse, office areas, external property, and parking lots--to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. Enforces company health and safety guidelines, performs workplace and product safety inspections, and delivers employee safety training to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate physical inspections of in-coming material, in-process parts and finished products
• Reads and interprets blueprints and customer specifications.
• Uses testing equipment including calipers, micrometers and indicators for inspection.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; approves finished products.
• Reports and tracks any deviations from quality standards and recommends corrective action to appropriate personnel and upper management.
• Documents inspection logs, reports, and customer records with inspection findings and results.
• Communicates with customer, vendors and production personnel regarding quality issues
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Facilitates compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines. Implements OSH policies and develops programs to ensure enforcement of OSH policies.
• Trains employees in all safety procedures and ensures daily adherence with procedures. Leads and manages the required daily, weekly and monthly trainings.
• Designs methods for appraising safety conditions in the warehouse and office.
• Inspects working conditions and equipment to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines as required by OSH and RSAC. Recalls defective and unsafe products and machinery.
• Directs accident investigation procedures, investigates safety violation, determines root causes maintains records of safety-related incidents and proposes corrective actions.
• Collaborates with managers to monitor compliance and safety issues; intervenes in unsafe activities and operations.
• Conducts risk assessments and enforces preventative measures.
• Coordinates with HR to set-up a new employee on-boarding safety process.
• Oversees workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety.
• Orders safety gear and supplies for the workplace.
• Facilitates emergency drills as required to gauge employee readiness.
• Consults with management regarding the implementation of new safety procedures as mandated by company, local, state and federal agencies.
• Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
• Liaises with and reports to official regulatory bodies on OSH matters.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a safety coordinator as this is hands-on position.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current valid driver's license in good standing
• Current and valid OSHA forklift certificate
• Current and valid overhead crane certificate
• OSHA 10 Hour Certificate

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time ( < to 6 hours per day).

• Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Occasionally drives a vehicle to visit customers
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Time will be spent on the job-site floor monitoring & inspecting conditions
• Job Site may be hazardous or pose serious threat in emergency situations

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times when on elevated surface
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold, rain & snow, wet & dry
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts
• Local travel to satellite facilities will be required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA certification required; must successfully complete OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification training.
• Must successfully complete Reliance Steel and Aluminum Reasonable Suspicion Training.
• Previous experience in the health and safety field preferred.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment required.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal workplace safety regulations and guidelines.
• Familiarity with job site machinery, equipment, and products.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and protocols; ability to remain calm and level-headed during emergencies.
• Demonstrates professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all verbal and written communications.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced English reading and writing skills to interpret work orders, safety procedures, and policy manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and safety management information systems.
• Strong manual dexterity, including finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Prior experience maintaining dimensions and tolerances to meet customer specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and tolerance specifications.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $28.00 - $32.00 and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."