1st shift Safety Technician

Job Description

Position Overview:

Masterbrand seeks a Safety Technician to join our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse team. In this role, you will ensure the safe and orderly assembly of cabinets in alignment with our company’s quality standards. You will provide critical support to maintain compliance with industrial safety systems within our Distributive Assembly/Stock operations. Your responsibilities will include coordinating required safety training, maintaining safety records, analyzing new equipment and process changes, assisting with workers’ compensation claims, tracking injuries, recommending safety improvements, and supporting safety orientations for new hires. Shift hours may vary, including coverage of night shifts as needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct job hazard analyses, system and compliance audits, inspections, Layered Process Audits, ergonomic task analyses, and implement corrective actions as needed.

- Participate in incident investigations including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and incident closure.

- Assist in implementing injury reduction initiatives that promote a “Zero Injury Culture.”

- Participate in Kaizen events, special task forces, and safety projects; identify issues and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

- Assist in preparing, reviewing with leadership, and implementing the Facility Safety and Environmental Plan annually.

- Support tracking, reporting, and interpretation of safety performance metrics through the EHS Application International Corporation (AIC) Information Management System.

- Support analysis of new equipment and verify operator safety compliance.

- Maintain machine-specific EHS documentation such as lockout procedures, machine guarding, Standard Operating Sheets (SOS), and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).

- Champion workplace safety by monitoring associates on the production/shop floor, identifying hazards, and effectively communicating risks.

- Support safety training programs and prepare technical reports.

- Provide support for plant hourly safety committees and other safety teams.

- Collect and review departmental Hands On Corrective Action (HOCA) logs.

- Maintain safety recordkeeping systems, including chemical inventories and hazardous waste shipment logs.

- Assist in the contractor approval process and coordinate with outside contractors.

- Administer first aid to employees as needed.

Qualifications

- Must be able to communicate clearly in English for safety instructions, team coordination, and documentation purposes.

- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.

- Proven ability to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

- Dedicated to promoting a strong safety culture and presence.

- Maintain a positive attitude fostering teamwork and cooperation.

- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.

- Ability to implement safety policies, procedures, and practices.

- Functional knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.

- CPR and First Aid certification required.

- Adherence to Masterbrand’s processes, safety, and quality standards.

- Minimum 6 months of relevant safety or risk management experience.

- Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

- Balanced approach to technical, business, and interpersonal aspects of the role.

Additional Information

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on _trusting the tools_ , _empowering the team_ and _moving forward_ , and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20-plus manufacturing facilities and offices. Visit [www.masterbrand.com](http://www.masterbrand.com) to learn more and join us in _building great experiences together_!

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.