Safety Coordinator

Description
Starting Salary from $70,000
1st Shift 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Holidays, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine and Supplemental Benefits.
Overview : The Safety Coordinator will assist in managing safety and risk associated with business and company operations, build the safety culture of the facility to achieve a zero-injury workplace, ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations. In a proactive manner, plans, monitors and implements the company's safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and injury/accident-free work environment.
Job Functions:

• Observe work areas for unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to correct the issue.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Will provide first aid/CPR in emergencies and monitoring the condition of ill workers until medical help arrives.
• Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of safety activities.
• Prepare reports on safety metrics and trends.
• Educate employees about safety rules and regulations, equipment usage, and accident prevention techniques.
• Prepare workers for emergencies by conducting fire drills and evacuation simulations.
• Maintain records of accidents, injuries, and near misses to help prevent future incidents.
• Train new workers in safety procedures and performing routine inspections to ensure compliance.
• Ensure supervisors are enforcing safety rules in their area. Initiates, documents, and monitors corrective actions for adherence to safety systems.
• Must have great communication skills to clearly convey information and instructions to others, pay attention to detail, possess problem solving and time management skills.
• The Safety Coordinator will have the ability to oversee and train employees to a competency level in forklift handling, overhead crane operations with capacities up to 100T, aerial and scissor lift operations, and telehandler operations.
• May cross-train and learn the hazmat technician duties and adhere to all applicable requirements of the installations Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan.
• Will assist in handling hazardous or toxic materials in a safe manner to minimize safety hazard, prevent spills, and reduce/eliminate Hazardous Waste generation.
• Has knowledge of standard practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Qualifications:

• Education: May require a high school diploma with 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS : 50 pounds
• PUSHING /PULLING REQUIREMENTS : 50 pounds w/assist
• SAFETY REQUIREMENTS : Hard hat, in required areas, safety shoes and safety glasses

About the Organization
MERRILL Technologies Group, Inc. consists of nearly 700,000 square foot of manufacturing floor space that has the capability to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions to Aviation, Defense, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Robotics and Machine Tool industries. Diverse capabilities allow MERRILL to be a single source manufacturer, of complex fabrications, precision machining of components and assemblies, mission-critical aviation and defense equipment, special purpose manufacturing systems, utilizing innovative engineering comprehensive project integration.
Why Join Our Team? We put 'precision' in manufacturing. Be part of a performance you can measure. Advance your career in a company that has Trusted Quality, Price and Delivery. With competitive pay and benefits, MERRILL is a leading company to become an Employer of Choice for our team members.
Health Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health & Flexible Spending Account
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Other Benefits:
- Paid Vacation & Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Hours
40+ hours as needed to meet obligations and deadlines. Hourly position.
Shift
Weekends
Travel
Minimal
Location
Yonges Island, SC
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work. You must present acceptable, original documents no later than the third work day, or you will not be employed by MERRILL: A KEEL Company.
MERRILL: A KEEL Company uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective June 2016.
Location
Yonges Island
This position is currently accepting applications.