Safety Coordinator - Metals USA

Safety Coordinator



Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Safety Coordinator in the Oakwood, GA location. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the working conditions of the entire facility (to include but limited to: warehouse, office, external property and parking lots) to ensure that all activity is compliant with local, state and federal safety regulations. The Safety Coordinator enforces company health and safety guidelines, inspects workspaces and products to ensure compliance with safety standards and provides workplace safety training.



Duties and Responsibilities:




* Facilitates compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) guidelines and 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.
* Oversees the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery and determines potential safety risk.
* 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.
* Suggests revisions to production schedules and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes.
* Orders safety gear and supplies for the workplace.
* Schedules and facilitates emergency drills as required.
* Consults with management about the implementation of new safety procedures as mandated by company, local, state, and federal agencies.





Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

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

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




* Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in Occupation Health & Safety, Safety Management or related field preferred
* OSHA certification required
* Previous work experience in the health and safety field preferred
* Management experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred
* Ability to read work order instructions, blueprints, safety, and policy manuals
* Demonstrates broad knowledge of local, state, and federal safety guidelines for the workplace
* Demonstrates diplomacy and confidentiality at all times in both oral & written communications
* Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products
* Exhibits knowledge of emergency protocols
* Possesses leadership skills; communicates clearly
* Proficient in Microsoft Products and safety management information system
* Must pass pre-employment drug screening

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