Safety Specialist

Who We Are 

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day. We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist role in our York, PA facility isn’t just a job - it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• An essential part of the job is to build relationships, be able to communicate with our team and conduct training.
• Help drive the overall safety performance and compliance through various safety, health, and training activities.
• Promote safe work practices and safety awareness through all levels of management and shop floor employees
• Strong communication skills (written, presentation and verbal).
• Coordinate new hire and ongoing Training
• Assist with Safety Audits
• Coordinate incident/injury investigations
• Follow up on employee care
• Follow up on corrective actions
• Develop and/or maintain required safety documentation
• Participate and provide leadership for the plant safety committee
• Prepare for, participate in and follow up on Corporate Health and Safety Audits
• Assist with development and follow up on annual Safety Self Assessments and Safety Plan
• Identify and administer programs and training to reinforce a culture of safety
• Administer, review, update and ensure compliance with Facility Written Programs
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent OSHA and OBE requirements, programs and regulations
• Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job.
• Assist in Coordinating outside services such as alarm, fire, and safety supplies.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in safety/environmental related field, bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of prior Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of all current government safety regulations (i.e., OSHA), first aid, CPR, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work and deliveries
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Intermediate skills in MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a "need to know" basis
• Bi-lingual is preferred
• Experience in hazardous waste disposal and emission regulations, preferred
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other’s back

**reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job**
Physical Requirements:
* Noise levels in the work environment can be moderate to high.
* The plant facility is subject to the same general climate conditions of the region (heat, cold, humidity, etc.).
* Chemicals, dust, pollen, and other typical airborne particulate matter are present within the atmosphere of the production floor and may create some odors in the plant. The Company, to provide its employees with a safe and healthy working environment, limits exposure to chemicals through written procedures, engineering controls, and PPE.
* While some chemicals may pose health risks if not properly used, employees are trained on the proper safety equipment and procedures for handling chemicals.
* While the chemical exposure and odors are under acceptable levels set by OSHA and the WCB, they nevertheless, can be smelled and are handled according to the company’s hazardous communication program.

**reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job**

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. 

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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