Safety Specialist

Job Description

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications.

We are looking for a Safety Specialist to join our team in our Puyallup, WA facility.

Job Summary :

This position will be responsible for coordinating the safety activities throughout the facility. This includes being directly responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the facility safety and health, as well as their policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversees the safety program and initiates activities that will improve the level of safety.
• Develop and administer safety training for all employees (including outside sales personnel, office, etc.)
• Conduct timely accident / incident investigations and ensure timely reporting to plant management and Insulfoam Safety Manager
• Ensure that all corrective actions and recommendations of safety committee meetings are completed and communicated within established time frames
• Reviews and updates the safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company goals and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain Hazcom requirements and keep SDS data current
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene surveys as required (air, noise, ergonomics, etc.)
• Ensure that SOP / JSA’s & LOTO procedures are completed for all new processes, materials, and equipment before use
• Review safety related documents and narratives such as Safety Committee minutes, inspection reports, forklift inspection checklists, accident investigation reports, and near miss reports
• Keep records of all employee training, corrections of unsafe conditions, and dates and results of workplace inspections.

Submit necessary documentation to the corporate office for recordkeeping

• Maintain all weekly, monthly, and yearly safety inspections
• Maintain all hazardous material and hazardous material area checks
• Oversee all yearly updates to the safety program, including the Safety Manual, Injury Illness Prevention Plan, Emergency Procedures Manual, and the Emergency Contingency Plan
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities / Knowledge :

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational plant safety requirements.
• Experience with formal problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability to function in a team environment, work well with others, handles multiple priorities and projects as necessary.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Benchmark operation a plus.
• Basic mathematics and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of CPR, BBP and First Aid

Competencies :

• Teamwork Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers.

Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.

Continuous Learning Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas.

Open to both giving and receiving feedback.

Drive for Results Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy.

Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Equipment Used :

Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions :

• Significant time is spent on the production floor.
• Exposure to varying temperatures in manufacturing environment.
• Monday Friday, 8 am 5 pm. Facilitating training on other shifts occasionally required.

Travel Requirement :

Occasional (

Our employees’ well-being is key to Carlisle’s success. While healthcare costs have increased across the nation, Carlisle has absorbed Medical Insurance cost to keep employee premiums at the same rate for four years in a row.

In addition to healthcare, you can customize a benefits program that’s exactly right for your personal situation.

Benefits offered :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate health care concierge service
• PTO sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
• College Scholarships for Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note to Washington applicants :

Per the state’s Wage Transparency Act, the range for this position is $65,000 to $118,079. Actual salary could be greater based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.

Requirements

Education and Experience :

• Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) required, bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, or related field preferred.
• Three years proven experience in EHS, ISO, OSHA PSM, standards and regulations, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational plant safety requirements.
• Experience with formal problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability to function in a team environment, work well with others, handles multiple priorities and projects as necessary.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Benchmark operation a plus.
• Basic mathematics and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of CPR, BBP and First Aid
4 days ago