Safety Director / Human Resources

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES – SAFETY

• Maintain company policies and procedures to address all safety protocols for the facility.
• Research safety regulations to ensure the company keeps current on laws, best practices and safety standards in the industry.
• Act as company representative for inspections of company facility by external parties (i.e. OSHA)
• Arrange all Safety Committee meetings, along with taking and posting minutes.
• Conduct all required safety training.
• Conduct annual Tornado, Fire and Earthquake drills.
• Manage the investigation process for incidents and near-misses; completes related reports and handles the workers’ compensation claim process.
• Determining and processing OSHA Recordables.
• Arrange annual inspection and monthly inspections of fire extinguishers.
• Perform monthly inspections on elevator; arrange for the annual state inspection.
• Arrange bi-annual inspections of air compressors.
• Perform annual review of Lockout/Tagout Program, EPS Safety Manual and Emergency Action Plan.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheets.
• Track and verify that Forklift evaluations are completed.
• Arrange annual Vehicle Ride-Along’s of DOT and non-DOT drivers and submit to MacArthur.
• Arrange annual hearing testing; complete all follow-up interviews and reports as needed.
• Arrange annual inspections for Overhead Hoist and all Machine Guarding.
• Purchase first aid items; restock all first aid cabinets monthly.
• Oversee Inclement Weather Procedures .
• Arrange for renewal of DOT driver’s medical card, driver’s license, random drug/alcohol testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES – HUMAN RESOURCES

• Assist General Manager with recruiting.
• Arrange for all pre-employment testing.
• Conduct all onboarding of direct and staffing hires; including all safety training according to DOT & OSHA requirements.
• Process and submit all termination paperwork.
• Submit and process all Missouri Shared Work unemployment claims; submit any unemployment protests.
• Process all necessary paperwork for employee leaves of absences.
• Submitting weekly payroll to corporate office; send time cards to staffing agencies.
• Maintain all employee digital files.
• Assist employees with all employee benefits.
• Assist supervisors with and oversee all discipline issues.
• Track all employee annual evaluations and send monthly reminders to General Manager and supervisors.
• Process and file annual Perry County Assessment.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Computer proficiency including word processing, creating PPTs, data entry, spreadsheets and generating reports using standard software applications.
• Ability to speak to groups of employees and managers, make impactful presentations and compel change.
• Willingness to become an American Heart Association instructor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are critical; must be able to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.

PREFERRED

• Business or HR Degree or equivalent experience.
• Safety field experience.