Hiring Our Heroes - Safety Specialist

This requisition is only for service members participating in Hiring Our Heroes Cohort 25-1.

Under the direct supervision of the EHS Director the Safety Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and supporting initiatives related to safety, health, and environmental protection.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Maintain Driver Qualification files and ensures their compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Identify and inform EHS Director of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through monthly facility audits.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with standards (recordkeeping) and assist with updating Safety Incident Metrics in a timely manner.
• Assist with incident investigation process, safety audits and safety training as required.
• Responsible for tracking and data entry for related reports such as OSHA, MSHA, DHEC, and DOT logs.
• Communicate health and safety requirements to all levels of the organization.
• New Hire Orientation Training, including Hands-on Equipment Training
• 30% in-state travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or Safety certifications (OSHA, EPA, NFPA) required, Bachelor’s degree inenvironmental health and safety or a safety related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience in emergency response
• Experience conducting a job safety analysis and knowledge of JHA.
• Experience using Microsoft Word Excel, PowerPoint SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability to analyze incident data, processes, and machinery operation for potential safety concerns.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel issues in the workplace.
• Professional demeanor, excellent communications, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work effectively with teams.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation and case management

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside throughout the year.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.