Safety Lead
$23.75 per hourFull-time
Job Description
The Safety Lead supports daily plant operations by providing frontline safety oversight, incident response, training, and employee engagement. This role works closely with Production, HR, and EHS leadership to promote a safe working environment, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and strengthen the facility's safety culture.
Hourly Pay Range: $23.75
Essential Functions:
Safety Leadership & Floor Engagement
Serve as the primary safety contact on the production floor, supporting hourly engagement and coaching employees in safe work practices.
Conduct regular safety walks to identify hazards, verify controls, and encourage near-miss and hazard reporting.
Support implementation of safety initiatives, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
Incident Response & Investigation
Lead the initial response to workplace incidents and injuries, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
Participate in accident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA) and documentation of corrective actions.
Coordinate follow-up activities and support closure of corrective actions within established timelines.
Safety Programs & Compliance
Conduct or coordinate:
Hazard assessments
Weekly safety inspections
Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations and reporting
Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance documentation and internal safety records.
Monitor and audit safety equipment and supply stations including AEDs, first aid kits, hearing protection dispensers, and safety glass cleaning stations, ensuring timely restocking.
Training & Communication:
Deliver safety training to production personnel as required, including orientation, PPE, hazard communication, and job-specific safety topics.
Assist with developing training materials, safety alerts, and employee communications.
Safety Committee Support
Serve as Assistant Chair or Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
Prepare agendas, document minutes, and track committee action items.
Facilitate team engagement to support safety culture initiatives.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform additional duties assigned to support the EHS program.
Education & Training:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (welding or metalworking experience preferred).
At least 1 year of experience supporting workplace safety programs.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability and willingness to work across all shifts as required.
Must successfully complete OSHA 30-Hour training within 8 months of employment.
Preferred:
Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards.
Prior experience in first responder roles (first aid, emergency response, etc.).
Experience conducting investigations, safety inspections, JSAs, or hazard assessments.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment relevant to metalworking operations.
Environmental Conditions:
Ear and Eye protection always required in production areas
Exposure to noisy work environment
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to hot and humid conditions
Exposure to dust
Exposure to coolants, oils, grease and water.
Steel toe boots with metatarsal guards are always required Additional Notes:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at the discretion of management. Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Benefits We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.
Position Purpose:
The Safety Lead supports daily plant operations by providing frontline safety oversight, incident response, training, and employee engagement. This role works closely with Production, HR, and EHS leadership to promote a safe working environment, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and strengthen the facility's safety culture.
Hourly Pay Range: $23.75
Essential Functions:
Safety Leadership & Floor Engagement
Serve as the primary safety contact on the production floor, supporting hourly engagement and coaching employees in safe work practices.
Conduct regular safety walks to identify hazards, verify controls, and encourage near-miss and hazard reporting.
Support implementation of safety initiatives, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
Incident Response & Investigation
Lead the initial response to workplace incidents and injuries, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
Participate in accident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA) and documentation of corrective actions.
Coordinate follow-up activities and support closure of corrective actions within established timelines.
Safety Programs & Compliance
Conduct or coordinate:
Hazard assessments
Weekly safety inspections
Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations and reporting
Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance documentation and internal safety records.
Monitor and audit safety equipment and supply stations including AEDs, first aid kits, hearing protection dispensers, and safety glass cleaning stations, ensuring timely restocking.
Training & Communication:
Deliver safety training to production personnel as required, including orientation, PPE, hazard communication, and job-specific safety topics.
Assist with developing training materials, safety alerts, and employee communications.
Safety Committee Support
Serve as Assistant Chair or Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
Prepare agendas, document minutes, and track committee action items.
Facilitate team engagement to support safety culture initiatives.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform additional duties assigned to support the EHS program.
Education & Training:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (welding or metalworking experience preferred).
At least 1 year of experience supporting workplace safety programs.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability and willingness to work across all shifts as required.
Must successfully complete OSHA 30-Hour training within 8 months of employment.
Preferred:
Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards.
Prior experience in first responder roles (first aid, emergency response, etc.).
Experience conducting investigations, safety inspections, JSAs, or hazard assessments.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment relevant to metalworking operations.
Environmental Conditions:
Ear and Eye protection always required in production areas
Exposure to noisy work environment
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to hot and humid conditions
Exposure to dust
Exposure to coolants, oils, grease and water.
Steel toe boots with metatarsal guards are always required Additional Notes:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at the discretion of management. Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Benefits We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.
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