Description
Great Western Building Systems is seeking a responsible Safety Assistant to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Great Western Buildings was founded in 2016 and is quickly becoming a leader in the Pre-Engineered metal building industry.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OHS regulations. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations and maintain constant vigilance for possible violations. The work of the Safety Assistant will be largely focused on prevention and will need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergency situations.
Responsibilities
Maintain, implement, and development of OHS policies, procedures, and programs
Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices, and stop any unsafe acts or processes
Assist in new employee orientation training and annual safety training
Assist supervisors in immediately investigating all work-related injuries and report findings to the appropriate personnel
Ensure that third-party vendors or contractor personnel working on the property are in compliance with company policies and safety requirements
Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws, or reporting requirements
Participate in the development of safety guidelines and related health and safety communications and educational information
Facilitate safety meetings
Perform other duties or tasks as needed or assigned by the Safety Manager or Senior Management.
Qualifications
The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required
Knowledge of OHS and OSHA regulations and procedures
Knowledge of health and safety requirements in manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments
Knowledge of welding and cutting
Outstanding organizational skills
Diligent with great attention to detail
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The work environment is primarily indoors, and will, at times, be exposed to natural weather elements such as heat, cold, sunlight, darkness, wind, rain, lightning, snow, and dust. The noise level in the work environment. is usually moderate
Compensation and Benefits
$22.00 - $26.00/hour, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
Experience
Safety Assistant or Safety Officer :1+ year(s) of experience
Knowledge of OHS and OSHA regulations and guidelines preferred
Job Type
Full-time
Ability to Communicate/Relocate
Grand Junction, CO 81501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate beforeng work (Required)
Work Location: One location