Safety Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for supporting TRI-K's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment. Assists in implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting employee training, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in administering site-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and laboratory areas.
• Support Hazard Communication requirements, including SDS management, chemical labeling, and employee awareness.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and regulatory compliance files.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
• Track and report safety metrics, including incidents, near misses, corrective actions, and training completion.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities including hazardous waste management and spill prevention programs.
• Support employee safety training programs including PPE, chemical handling, forklift safety, emergency response, and respiratory protection.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, evacuation drills, and spill response exercises.
• Conduct workplace observations and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and R&D personnel to promote safe work practices.
• Support internal and external audits including GMP, OSHA, ISO, customer, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, occupational safety, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements
• Familiarity with chemical handling, PPE requirements, and hazard communication standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidential and accurate records

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Organization and documentation management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety awareness and risk assessment
• Ability to influence positive safety behaviors
• Continuous improvement mindset

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, occupational safety, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment.
• Internship or co-op experience may be considered.

Certificates and Licenses:

• OSHA Certification preferred
• First Aid / CPR Certification preferred
• Forklift Trainer Certification a plus

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing, warehouse, and laboratory environment
• Exposure to chemicals, production equipment, and industrial processes
• Frequent walking throughout the facility
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Occasional lifting, bending, climbing, and reaching
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required, including respirators when necessary

KPIs/Performance Metrics:

• Safety inspections completed on schedule (100%)
• Corrective actions closed by due date (≥95%)
• Employee safety training completion rate (100%)
• Incident investigations completed within 48 hours (100%)
• Near miss reporting and follow-up completion
• Hazard observations submitted and resolved
• OSHA and regulatory compliance performance
• GMP and EHS audit findings closed on time (≥95%)
• SDS and chemical labeling compliance (100%)
• Environmental compliance and spill prevention performance
• Support achievement of Zero Lost Time Accidents (LTA)