Health and Safety Specialist
Our client, a well-established international manufacturer, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join their team. This industry-leader provides services to a range of industries including food and beverage, vending, emergency & rescue, and many more. This client has also remained privately-owned for over 100 years. This person will conduct safety inspections, audits, and facility walkthroughs, identifying hazards and promoting safety practices. They will assist with safety training, incident investigations, and ergonomic assessments, while maintaining records and supporting injured team members.

Opportunity: Direct Hire
Location: High Point, NC (25% local travel to Thomasville, NC)
Schedule: Monday -Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm, Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
Compensation: $20-$26/hour + overtime pay

Responsibilities:

• Perform weekly and monthly safety inspections for facilities and equipment.
• Assist and update annual review of all Safety programs education, training and policies.
• Conduct facility housekeeping audits and safety observations.
• Assist with conducting job hazard and ergonomic assessments, collaborating with production teams to mitigate hazards and improve ergonomics.
• Maintain all recordkeeping of completed safety training, observations, and corrective actions and individual team member information.
• Assist with and coordinate care of injured team members.
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to identify hazards, ensure safety practices, and correct unsafe behavior and collaborate with leadership for corrective measures. 
• Assist with accident investigations and implementation of corrective actions, creating safety alerts when required.
• Assist with monthly storm water sampling.
• Coordinate and assist with Industrial Hygiene monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual – Spanish and English speaking required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (business, safety) or work experience equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health and Safety background preferred.
• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• OSHA 30 or willing to complete certification within 6 months.
• Willing to become a First Aid/CPR instructor