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Join Our Team as a Safety Manager at Duraflake!

Are you a dedicated safety professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic 24 / 7 manufacturing environment. Duraflake is seeking a passionate and experienced Safety Manager to lead the administration of all health and safety functions within our plant. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and is based at our site in Albany, OR.

What We’re Looking For

4 years of experience in a safety role within a manufacturing environment. Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong follow-up abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effectively works with various computer programs
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Sciences (preferred)
Experience with SAP (preferred)

Physical Requirements

Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery

Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment

Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects

Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures

Responsibilities

Promote a healthy and safe workplace through coaching, team building, open communications, and active involvement in the workplace. Must be able to indirectly influence operational leaders in safe work practices and focused safe behaviors

Ensure health and safety programs and hazard identification and controls comply with company, plant, and State / federal regulations

Collect and report on plant safety programs and results

Manage new employee / contractor safety orientation

Lead hazard analysis activities to ensure safe work processes and practices are identified and implemented

Investigate and report on all accidents / incidents, ensuring causes are identified and recommendations are appropriate

Ensure proper and timely incident reports with corrective actions tracked to completion

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including :

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA / FSA options

401k with company match

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays

Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization.

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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