Safety Specialist - R250122

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

Are you experienced, flexible and self-motivated? Are you skilled and energized by collaboration and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy a challenging and vibrant work environment?

If this sounds like you, you may be The Right One! Please continue on to learn more about this opportunity. Don’t forget to take a look at our comprehensive benefits!

SUMMARY

Performs technical or professional tasks in order to support the overarching goals of the safety department.

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED

Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training preferably in OSHA related standards; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

TRAVEL

Up to 50% travel to other GMI locations for meetings, training, inspections, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Crane license, forklift license (may be obtained during first 3 months of employment). GMI, Inc. unique training may be obtained during first 3 months of employment. Additional training will be provided as a part of Continuous Improvement and job position development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee is required to operate overhead crane in cabin attached to the crane at the height of approximately 28 feet from the ground. A person with acrophobia may not be qualified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee should have basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and all Microsoft software. They should possess the ability to proof read documents and presentations and self-correct as needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet, humid, extreme cold, and extreme heat conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The employee will be required to wear protective clothing, gloves, hard hat, and respirator, as specified in the various processes and/or instructions. The employee will also be required to wear safety shoes and safety glasses.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: This position could be a problem for someone with an acute allergy condition.

SHIFT TIME

Varies / Open

BENEFITS

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Willingness to travel:

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50% (Required)

Work Location: In person