Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Report to: Safety Manager

Salary non-exempt salary range of $50,000-$60,000 based on experience.  

Summary:

Assists Safety Manager in coordinating and implementing Safety programs to prevent, reduce and eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses. To train and present safety processes, protocols and requirements. To be the leader of the Safety Committee.

Job Description:

• Identifies by daily walks/audits and appraises any conditions that could produce accidents and financial
• Enforces our accident prevention and loss control systems and programs
• Assist in the implementation of safety activities with department managers to ensure a safe plant which can include leading inspections and training sessions.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation program.
• Maintain a training matrix for all safety documentation and filing of all training documents.
• Lead both the Safety Committee and STOP Card Program which includes follow up on Action Items and monthly Safety Committee Team plant audits
• Provide statistical data of Stop Card findings and report monthly
• Assist with incident tracking to provide statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepare reports for information of personnel This will also include timely and proper filing of documents.
• Promote Safety and Health accountability within all departments.
• Provide weekly report to supervisors of attendance to 7-Minute Trainers and provide follow-up training
• Perform Safety portion of our Onboarding Program for new hires as well as any needed additional group or individual safety training.
• Conduct Machine Safety Audits including LOTO
• Conduct Safety behavior audit for PPE and all safety processes
• Learn and assist with Hazardous and Risk Assessment training.
• Conduct Daily and General inspections to look for hazards
• Perform Weekly Safety walks with employee engagement and report all findings and observations
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Assist with the following:

• Assuring safe working conditions during startups and
• Assuring all signage is in place and not in need of repair/replacement
• Site security
• Record-keeping/filling requirements
• Training new-hires, contractors
• Annual training for crews and maintenance personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Assist the Safety Manager with environmental processes and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to safety and must be able to identify safety improvement opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 1+ Year of employment at a Pratt facility.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 
• Attendance points 5 or less
• Able to present and lead training for large groups of people

Preferred Experience / Skills / Certification:

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• Forklift and Lockout/Tagout program familiarity
• 3 years working in manufacturing environment
• Should be able to understand and respond to a diverse population
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Computer literacy including specialized databases and programs used to manage safety and security at the site
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to walk, climb stairs, and access manufacturing areas. 
• Ability to wear required PPE throughout the facility. 
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.