Safety Specialist - 2nd Shift

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of GTI's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors while partnering with leadership to implement effective corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions to completion and verify effectiveness.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire safety orientation.
• Deliver ongoing safety training including hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), forklift safety, confined space awareness, hot work, ergonomics, fall protection, and other required programs.
• Assist with development and maintenance of annual safety training plans.
• Promote employee engagement through toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.

Incident Investigation

• Respond to workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations to determine root causes.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risk.
• Maintain accurate OSHA logs, incident documentation, and investigation records.
• Assist with workers' compensation documentation and Return-to-Work coordination as needed.

Manufacturing Floor Support

• Spend significant time on the production floor supporting fabrication, welding, paint, electrical integration, mechanical assembly, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Partner with production leadership to integrate safety into daily manufacturing activities.
• Evaluate new processes, equipment, and workstations for potential hazards.
• Support implementation of engineering and administrative controls to reduce workplace risk.

Safety Programs & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain safety documentation, procedures, inspections, and compliance records.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, evacuation drills, and emergency response procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing injuries, improving safety performance, and strengthening employee engagement.
• Track and report key safety metrics, trends, and corrective actions.

• 3-5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or production environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment, including welding, fabrication, electrical assembly, paint, and warehouse operations.