Pella: Safety Coordinator 1st Shift (Bilingual Preferred)

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator works as part of a cross functional team to perform activities that implement and improve all aspects of the safety program in the manufacturing area for the construction of windows and/or doors. This individual will assist in the identification, development, and implementation of training and education relative to safety, health, environmental risk and loss prevention. This individual provides support to Department Managers to resolve ergonomic, training, and other safety issues that arise.  The team member’s assigned team and job tasks will vary based on business necessity. 

Responsibilities

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required 
• Comprehend and apply Pella Corporation environmental and safety policies in a manufacturing or office setting.
• Coach engineers, department managers or others about applying Pella Corporation environmental and safety policies
• Manage the security processes of the corporate office including coordination with the security guard vendor and its staff.
• Support environmental and safety recordkeeping requirements where applicable.
• Conduct environmental inspections and sampling as assigned.
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work around moving equipment
• Involved in the identification, development, and implementation of company safety programs and strategies
• Identify, develop, and coordinate environmental, safety and sustainability training
• Involved in the planning, leading, implementing, and follow-up of ESS process improvement or CI events
• Analyze and follow-up on all work-related safety incidents in the corporate office, Test Lab and conduct the incident investigation process in conjunction with the functional area manager.
• Analyze and follow-up on all work-related safety incidents and support the incident investigation process in the MES plant.
• Maintain all plant safety information and documentation, including chemical review recordkeeping (SDS).
• Maintain current and updated Standard Operating Procedures
• Review and maintain current PIV licensing processes and training
• Support 3rd-party or internal Safety Audits
• Participate in and conduct safety team activities, safety audits, and safety inspections
• Manage and maintain assigned ESS and MES SharePoint site/information
• Lead the MES plant safety committee or safety action team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 30 lbs. at waist level and up to 15 lbs. at shoulder level on an occasional basis when moving products or equipment.
• Push or pull with up to 50 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products or equipment.
• Display average coordination with both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products
• Able to climb ladders and occasionally work on rooftops.
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing related experience is preferred
• Training experience is preferred

APPLICABLE CLASSES:

• Industrial Math

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn, comprehend and implement EPA and OSHA requirements and other applicable Federal regulations
• Ability to learn and effectively convey Pella Environmental and Safety program requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Extensive knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Presentation/Training skills
• Decision making/Problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated Time Management skills 
• Flexibility to travel
• First Aid/CPR