What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at EA Team Inc.?
Required Qualifications:
Education: 4-year college degree or related safety experience equivalent to a degree.
Certifications: 30-Hour OSHA for General Industry Certificate.
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in safety or health-related roles, particularly in industrial or agricultural settings.
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance (OSHA, state programs).
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degrees: Advanced degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Certifications: Additional certifications like First Aid/CPR, Safety Management, or other specialized safety training.
Industry Experience: Experience in agricultural or farm operations preferred.
Language Skills: Fluency in additional languages beyond Spanish and English is a plus.
Work Environment:
The role is primarily based at the Trillium Farms facility with occasional travel to other sites as needed.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
The position requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
Physical activities may include lifting, climbing, and operating equipment as part of safety inspections.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Problem-solving ability to address safety challenges and hazards
- Leadership skills to guide teams on safety matters and foster a safety-conscious culture
- Ability to handle stress in emergency or crisis situations calmly and effectively
- Understanding of general industry safety practices and farm operations
- Familiarity with regulatory agencies (OSHA, state safety programs)
- Tools, Software, or Systems Proficiency:
- Proficient in using safety management software, spreadsheets, and data entry systems
- Education: 4-year college degree or related safety experience equivalent to a degree
- Certifications: 30-Hour OSHA for General Industry Certificate
- At least 3 years of experience in safety or health-related roles, particularly in industrial or agricultural settings
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance (OSHA, state programs)
- Advanced Degrees: Advanced degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
- Certifications: Additional certifications like First Aid/CPR, Safety Management, or other specialized safety training
- Ability to work in varied weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
- The position requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods
- Physical activities may include lifting, climbing, and operating equipment as part of safety inspections
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Johnstown, OH 43031 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnstown, OH 43031: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
