Safety Coordinator 1st Shift (Bilingual Preferred)

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